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LIFE WITHIN TENSION ANIMAL CROSSING COMMERCIAL BORDER
IN THE DMZ
Academic: 4th year - Steel Competition Studio Border Crossing Instructor: Kendra Schank Smith Time: Winter 2014 The Korean Demilitarized Zone has been a 4km buffer between North and South Korea since the Korean War in 1953. This restricted land has not been altered by human hands for the past 60 years and as a result, has created a natural paradise for a diverse range of animal and plant species. However, the barbed wire that runs between the Military Demarcation Line is impenetrable, not only for humans, but for animals and plants as well. This has created a fragmented landscape between the two mega ecosystems, limiting the possibility of further growth. The proposal is an animal crossing that allow animals to move freely between North and South Korea, along with a public observation tower on either sides for people to view the natural landscape of the DMZ. The site also sits on a highway that is the only existing connection between the two countries, connecting South Korean cities and North Korea’s Kaesong Industrial Region. The site is an ideal spot for a much-needed commercial border, and the building’s function becomes a cross programming between public viewing and private border crossing. As the project connects the broken wildlife corridors in four directions, it gives the public a reason to come near the border, viewing the economic activity and a longing glimpse into the other side of the border.
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1. Reception 2. Wheelchair Change 3. Change/Shower 4. Clinic 5. Pool
1. Reception 2. Wheelchair 3. Men's Chan 4. Women's C 5. Men's Bathr 6. Women's Ba 7. Men's Show 8. Women's Sh 9. Individual C 10. Pool
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Ground Floor Plan
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LAKEVIEW STUDIO HOUSEIT COMPETITION WINNER
Competition: HouseIt - Lakeview Studio Time: Summer 2014
FOREST VIEW
LAKE VIEW
GARDEN
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The challenge of the project was to fit a private studio, sleeping space for two, kitchen, and a bathroom within the small total area of 400sf. The client also envisioned her summer cabin to be a sculptural building that would become a visitor’s attraction. The building achieves both, through the simple interaction between two geometries and maximizing the usage of the two ground planes. The design will be constructed in the summer of 2015. By orienting the building’s large glazed face North, it is possible to prevent overheating. The composite aluminum panel wall encloses the East and West sides, with a small amount of glazing on the South side. The North side has the largest glazed area, permitting ample daylight and little direct sunlight. The half meter overhangs also help to reduce direct sunlight.
BLACK ALUMINUM WINDOW FRAME ALUMINUM COMPOSITE PANEL STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL WOOD DOOR FRAME
WEST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION