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MCAD re-DESIGN 1-2
RAPSON ADDITION 3-6
gd1 portfolio
floor one interior study model
acrylic model
floor two
massing model
floor three
east elevation
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west elevation
MCAD The major objective of the Master Plan for MCAD is to provide a rich conceptual framework for composition and invention. The Master Plan should suggest appropriate dimensions and materials for each of the architectural re-Design spaces necessary to house four times the current area for residences, work studios, and galleries. There should arch 5516
be possibilities for use by individuals or groups, in singular or collective activity.
south elevation
site iso
east elevation
north elevation
west elevation final render
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natural light & shadow study
wind study
energy zone diagram
march
spring
june
summer
september
autumn
december
winter
rapson The challenge is to design a third floor addition to "old Rapson Hall" for the new "Minnesota Zero-Energy Lab" (mnZED Lab) for the College of Design. The design project provides and oportunity to gain firsthand addition Design experience of the phenomena of thermal and luminousdesigns and their ecological design opportunities. arch 8251
glazing
voids
solar gain
optimal building shape
saw-tooth angle
saw-tooth
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shield
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“Topping off” Cafe Mechanical
section b
Conference
Director
Assistant Director
WC Research Offices
Demonstration Janitor
b
Storage WC Mechanical
LAN
Classrooms
section a blow-up
Existing 3rd Floor
Daylighting Lab
Site & Water, Materials
Electrical
Energy Lab
Mech.
section a
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west elevation
exploded lighting december
final render
north iso
west site section cut
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