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content of work
[ spring 2014 - spring 2015 ]
advanced_design a 06 tesla regional office miami, fl
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advanced_design b 40 eye-m tower chicago, il
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sulpher springs, fl
advanced_design c 66 centro del mundo quito, ecuador
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advanced_ design portfolio
kendrick henry
usf school of architecture + community design
kthenry@mail.usf.edu
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tesla regional office
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s. russell
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miami, fl
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miami art district elon musk is moving tesla’s regional office to the new miami design district in addition, the sustainable versatility design awards has sponsored the contest to develop a modern sustainable structure featuring eastern white pine 11
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innovative materials featuring eastern white pine as an integral design element, tesla’s new regional office also uses white concrete, steel and glass 13
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sustainable versatility well managed forests provide a supply of beautiful, strong and infinitely renewable eastern white pine to inspire creative uses in tesla’s regional office 15
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floor plan analysis tesla’s state of the art showroom is on display as galleries and offices rise from the central elevator transporting cars and guests from below ground to the observation deck over looking miami’s design district 17
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section analysis the auditorium made from eastern white pine is nestled within tesla’s regional office core while providing premium acoustics it also serves as structure extending to the rear alley overlooking charging stations and new vehicle sales 19
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kavasupai museum
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grand canyon, usa
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tanner rapids
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kincaid’s cave
tanner trail kavasupai museum is located in arizona on the colorado river along tanner trail widely known for tanner rapids and its proximity to kincaid’s cave today, the trail is used by hikers and the native hopi tribe 23
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kinkaid’s cave native hopi would use kincaid’s cave as a sacred ritual temple due to its remote location re-discovered by archeologists the cave was found with several ancient artifacts kavasuapai museum preserves the space with galleries in their natural setting 25
grand canyon region home to several native tribes the grand canyon region is centrally located beween several prominent cities where the colorado rivers supply its water source 26
grand canyon confluence the colorado rivers meet at the confluence where basalt creek runs south to tanner rapids and kavasupai museum utilizes its flow 27
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grand canyon site located at the bottom of the grand canyon kavasupai museum can be seen from lipan point acess is restricted to chaperoned excursions by an experienced hopi guide the trip takes 2 days to experience all the surroundings have to offer 29
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revealed waterfalls basalt creek flows into a tank and is dispersed throughout the museum the water falls naturally to cool spaces and create air flow then, it is stored and filtered into the colorado river 33
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cavernous conditions seperated by a large light well the gallery spaces cantilever the colorado river while private shower bathrooms and service areas anchor to the basalt canyon edge 35
basalt amphitheatre utilizing found materials from the site an amphitheatre has been contructed using basalt crystal formations as a seating and gathering space for hopi storytelling and presentions the refracted light enters the sacred space for diffused lighting conditions 36
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landscape connections natural materials emphasize kavasupai’s connection to the landscape as spaces reflect it’s hostile terrain and harness the power of light and water creating harmony and restoring balance to the hopi nation 39
eye-m tower m. gun de rso n
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chicago, il
design b s um m er 2014
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urban catalyst an abandoned site excavation has inspired chicago’s newest tower located on the chicago river eye-m tower addresses detoxification revealing light and darkness from within the human body 43
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systematic qualities the program is dedicated to education, natural healing and gardening eye-m tower comprises of professors, students and patients addressing local conditions of movement and scale
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as above so below eye-m tower generates a dialogue of light and dark reflecting spaces for healing individually or in a group 47
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revealed infrastructure chicago is known for its vast underground network of tunnels and pathways eye-m tower uses the abandoned excavation by turning it into parking which connects visitors to the tower’s underground bath house and provides access to the park from under the highway 49
mother ’s tower m. gunde rso n 50
sulphur springs, fl
design b s um m er 2014
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sulphur springs originally a tourist attraction and fountain of youth sulphur springs introduces mother’s tower restoring local healing practices 53
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companion healing mother’s tower replaced tampa’s former dog track in memory of the fallen companions a raised walking platform has been reconstructed 61
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the fountain of youth since its rediscovery sulphur springs has long been named the fountain of youth mother’s tower utilizes the vast system of springs to fill mineral rich pools above tampa’s skyline to heal patients naturally as mother intended 63
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centro del mundo j. wampler 66
quito, ecuador
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old quito itchimbia a new city plan has been developed called centro del mundo addressing urban density and sustainable practices the site redevelops an area outside of old quito 71
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vertical circulation centro del mundo addresses vertical circulation organizing key elements while creating a dialogue between instutional, commercial, residential and recreational functions 73
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paths and places utilizing the variability in conditions from natural contours to the existing infrastructure centro del mundo allows for creative expression and seclusion with the introduction of a city center, place of worship, plazas and markets 75
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space between edge conditions direct water through centro del mundo creating the space between linking the network of districts with paths is also emphasized by creating private moments of rest within the bustling new city 77
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urban density the new city plan regulates zones of density and activity to areas below an edge of trees which seperates commercial activity and mixed-use buildings from food forests, gardens and water reclamation to ensure centro del mundo’s longevity and sustainability 79
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a settlement in the city quito is desirable because its distinctive landscape provides natural protection from neighboring communities as residents create public spaces embedded within each unique condition scaled for human occupation 81
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permaculture institute courses are designed to offer community building opportunities, resource networking and skill development demonstrations also attract students from satellite neighborhoods so they can put these ancient techniques into practice with interactive hands on learning that will aid students to master key concepts 83
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sustainable practices centro del mundo practices regenerative techniques while providing tools and design principles enabling inhabitants to live abundantly growing food with less work and expense creating stronger economic networks to increase their overall quality of life 87
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downtown district the main recreational facility is a regulation size soccer field attracting businesses from around the region surounding areas include residential towers to view the games, public parks and municipal offices an existing highway below for parking allows access to emergency facilities and market 89
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urban living function meets cultural diversity in centro del mundo’s downtown district as city officials, young professionals and business owners live and work together while enjoying some of their favorite recreational activities 91
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sustainable practices kavasupai museum is located in arizona on the colorado riversini grand t e p rcanyon e s e r vpark a t iand on managed to preserve current site conditions the road connecting centro del mundo to neighboring communities rises above the dense urban environment traversing natural contours with native foliage to protect inhabitants below and the landscape from erosion 93
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sustainable practices kavasupai museum is located in arizona on the colorado riverr einsgrand e r v ocanyon i r p apark v i l and ions reservoir swales drain into multiple trofts along the west end commercial district pavilion spaces overlooking these moments to provide an area for family gatherings and private picnics 95
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sustainable practices kavasupai museum is located in arizona on the u r bpark a n and core colorado river in grand canyon the dense urban core is characterized by mixed use residential and commercial buildings as the corridor transitions to a series of trees replacing density with a serene place of worship nestled at the base of a waterfall 97
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sustainable practices kavasupai museum is located in arizona on the colorado rivermina grand r k e t canyon b o u l park e v a and rd at the base of quito’s new soccer facility a farmers market boulevard lines the street with fresh produce and vendors to enhance cultural attractions and showcase its diversity with a new residential tower 99
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community placemaking canals carry water to pools below the permaculture institute creating moments for gathering around mixed use buildings a sense of community is achieved as the corridor terminates at the local daycare 101
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