SUMMERSOLSTICE

don’t even have to buy grow all my own! saved so much money gardening from my don’t even have to buy herbs, I grow all my own! I’ve saved so much money gardening from my apartment” picky eater, being able to literally curate what

“As a picky eater, being able to literally curate what eat, all natural because its grown in my apartment! I’m always in the gym downstairs too! ” love having a gym right outside my front door. So easy with my busy schedule!

The site is located on the edge of Alleghany river at the intersection of 7th street and Fort Duquesne Boulevard. It is situated in the midst of the Pittsburgh Cultural District with several historic landmarks around.

This concept of the housing was to provide a design that can help residents maintain a healthy lifestyle. This includes nutritional, physical and mental health. We kept in mind the hybrid work lifestyle that people have trying to adapt post the covid-19 pandemic. The public program in the building are set in such a way that people have access to healthy groceries, ready meals, gym, mental therapy rooms and an indoor greenhouse park: all at one stop which they also call their home. The greenhouse at the top is maintained by the residents. The greens crawl into the therapy rooms as well. They gym and the cafe on the ground floor are open for oublic access as well.

The residential units have fixed modules catering to services like kitchen and bathroom but the bedroom and the living spaces can be jumbled around to change in studio, 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom with or without balconies depending on season in Pittsburgh.

STANLEY

Andrea rolls out of bed and goes to work!

8:30 AM

These plants are really blooming! They are ready for prep and cooking!

Tom works out before work every morning. Therapy open till late! Rooms are always available to reserve.

7:30 PM

It’s so great that can seek the help need right at home. It helps with my busy schedule.

Journey map of the residents of the building

7:30 AM

AGE: 24 OCCUPATION: TECH DEVELOPER TOM is a single bachelor, working 9-5 Mondays to Fridays in a big office downtown. He rarely gets days off and he finds it hard to take care of himself. He loves to exercise and is thankful that the gym is so close by. MARY AGE: 45 OCCUPATION: FULL TIME MOM MARY is stay at home mom, who spends all of her time taking care of her boys. She takes therapy sessions at night to ensure she has time to reflect on herself and talk about her stresses.

Hi guys, Rebecca here! Take a look at my indoor planting in my apartment. It’s so cute!

Every unit has access to green space indoors with high ceilings!

ANDREA AGE: 34 OCCUPATION: GARDENER ANDREA has a passion for nature and plants. She is working her dream job, growing all types of crops, vegetation and produce. Even better, she pretty much does it from home!

Cannot believe this place is a 2 minute walk from work! want to eat here every day.

AGE: 38 OCCUPATION: PERSONAL TRAINER

STANLEY is a health nut! He treats his body like a temple. He is extremely picky in terms of what and when he eats. He is constantly looking for food that is locally grown.

This cafe is the “go-to” for fresh, fast and affordable meals!

12:30 PM

6:15 PM

REBECCA

AGE: 26 OCCUPATION: SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER REBECCA recently converted her studio to a bedroom, as she moved in with her boyfriend. She loves taking photos and posting to keep people updated. She documents anything pretty.

5:30 PM

So glad we have proper access to food after every long day!

Agreed! Especially with class running late every day.

TORY & SHELBY

AGE: 23, 24 OCCUPATION: COLLEGE STUDENTS

TORY & SHELBY are best friends and they do every thing together. They are full time students with heavy course load, it is difficult for them to stay on track for groceries and have access to proper food.

Access to fresh produce on the daily after long hours at school.

North west corner 1bed unit during summer with a balcony

North west corner 1bed unit during winter with an indoor working unit connecting to the corridor and atrium

Interior view of the residential unit with indoor plants growing in the thermal zone

Temporary Removable interior wall detail

Summer and winter units changing according to the season

Greenhouse floor detail Detail

A Breathing Machine

This studio unpacks an architectural entanglement with extraction, exploitation, and capital to explore emerging models for transformative socio-ecological praxis (In this context, Praxis refers to the processes and mechanisms through which Just Transitions are developed, communicated, and realized). Understood in its broad socio-ecological context, architecture is a form of ‘worldmaking’—buildings consume vast amounts of resources, entail labor and material extraction both visible and invisible, and also harbor the hopes and aspirations of communities often spanning generations. What tools, methods, and frameworks might the architect be equipped with, to enable new modes of worldmaking situated in ethics of care, a socio-ecological praxis that implicates both formal and political processes?

The aim of this greenhouse proposal is to facilitate a transitional phase in the Homewood community through the revival of a vacant manufacturing building into a co-operative market and conservatory, creating opportunities for employment, community building, and access to resources.

Professors

Partners: Nicholas

Fall 2022

SHE IS IN-CHARGE

The electrical trade has historically mostly been occupied by men, one out of 50 electricians is a woman. And these women are observed to be more motivated and dedicated. Added to that, they seem to be thriving and are proud of their work. A part of the reason for gender bias construction industry might be due to how men and women are raised. While boys are typically playing with tools, cars, and other “male” toys, girls are being encouraged to play more with female stereotypical toys. Apart from this, the construction trades, in general, are valuing and demand an idea of “toughness” in leadership. Some perceive men as predominantly more strong, consciously or subconsciously. They have a higher chance of being hired or even applying in the first place. But, in the case of electricians, the work is not as physically challenging compared to other trades. Even then, males get an upper hand because they might be expressing this so-called stronger attitude. In addition to this, not forgetting many unpleasant experiences that some women have had in the trades. The elephant in the room – women, transgender, and gender nonconforming construction workers have frequently experienced verbal and physical harassment by their colleagues. Inappropriate things are said to them on a job site making them feel uncomfortable, unwanted, and disrespected as an authority or leader despite their skills and qualifications. Some are also chalked up as “locker room talk” — using vulgar or explicit language.

Carnegie Mellon University 48650

Different programs of the building catering to the needs and all-round electrician training of women in Homewood. All the functions connect to the atrium which acts as the heart of Trade Institute of Pittsburgh

Indian Institute Of Heritage Conservation

The conservation & restoration of cultural heritage focuses on protection and care of tangible cultural heritage including artworks, architecture, archaeology and museum collections. The program situates itself in the context of the World Heritage city of Ahmedabad. It engages with the historic built environments, urban histories, theories and contextual design approaches. The target group of people would be – students and tourists. The Heritage conservation Institute would cater around 500 – 600 students for their post gradtuation amd diploma. It will also offer short courses with certificates and also hands-on workshop courses. The footfall during the workshop/ seminar or a temporary market may vary from 800 - 900 people.

The intent of the design was to incorporate public activities like seminar and exhibition spaces into educational activities like architecture studios and material workshops. As the site is located on the banks of river Sabarmati and is adjacent to the Riverfront Walkway, it is easily accessible for the local visitors and the tourists. A 3 x 3 m module was repeated and intersected multiple times to create different volumes on a number of different levels. This created various interactive points which were not only physical but also imply a sense of transperancy to the entire project. Green pockets of 3 meters and 6 meters are included at every point such that a hierarchy of Wcourtyards is created from private to public spaces.

Institute of Architecture, Nirma University 2AR952