Cheryl Lu Xu 'WHY DRAW?'

Cheryl Lu Xu WHY DRAW ?

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NO. OF BEDS/UNIT 4 3 2

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144 APARTMENT UNITS | 400 BEDS

NO. OF BEDS/UNIT 3 2

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25 UNITS | 51 BEDS

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As a Means to Analyze a Hidden System Study of Venetian Rainwater Collection System Archivio di Stato | Venezia | Italia

Or Study Acqua and Architecture in Carlo Scarpa’s Works Terraces Framed by Water at Different Levels Fondazione Querini Stampalia | Venezia | Italia

Acqua and Architecture in Carlo Scarpa’s Works Water Level in relation to the Interior Fondazione Masieri | Venezia | Italia

Acqua and Architecture in Carlo Scarpa’s Works Spoglia: Redesign an Ancient Door into a Horizontal Pool IUAV | Venezia | Italia