PORTFOLIO MOLLY STAHL | URBAN DESIGN
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MOLLY STAHL _ URBAN DESIGN _ PORTFOLIO _ 2018
CONTENTS 6 - 11
AGRO | 2018
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GREEN CONNECT | 2018
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SURGE TORONTO | 2017
North End Smart District, Charlotte, NC
Toronto, Canada
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THE RAILYARD | 2017
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ACADEMIC SQUARE | 2018
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YIN | YANG | 2018
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Christiania, Copenhagen, Denmark
Charlotte, NC
Poruba, Ostrava, Czech Republic
Copenhagen, Denmark
BOOKSHOP FACADE | 2017 Charlotte, NC
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MOLLY STAHL mollystahl.com mollymstahl@gmail.com 845.707.1781
EDUCATION
MASTER OF URBAN DESIGN | AUG. 2018
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Magna Cum Laude, Service Award
BACHELOR OF ARTS INART HISTORY | MAY 2015
Binghamton University, Vestal, NY Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Lazare & Charlotte Kapla Foundation Scholarship
EMPLOYMENT
VISITOR SERVICES | MCCOLL CENTER FOR ART + INNOVATION | Charlotte, NC | AUG. 2016 - AUG. 2018
Assists with general gallery reception, visitor services, art sales, gallery and studio tours. Responsible for maintaining and updating affiliate memberships and records in Altru database.
FINE ARTS COLLECTION MANAGER | ARETSKY’S PATROON | New York, NY | SEPT. 2015 - DEC. 2015 (Project) Created an encrypted database cataloguing the sales records, invoices, photographic documentation and history of over 200 photographs from Ken Aretsky’s private collection, employed database to company’s PR firm
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | ARETSKY’S PATROON | New York, NY | NOV. 2012 - DEC. 2015
Managed daily operations, maintained Exce spreadsheetsand function sheets for private events coordination, recorded and organized company invoices and assisted in payroll via Quickbooks
SKILLS
PHOTOSHOP ILLUSTRATOR INDESIGN LIGHTROOM RHINOCEROUS 3D SKETCHUP ARCGIS
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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
STUDY ABROAD | EUROPE | SUMMER 2018
Prague, Czech Republic | Ostrava, Czech Republic | Hamburg, Germany | Copenhagen, Denmark
GREEN CONNECT | CHARLOTTE, NC | SPRING 2018 North End Smart District, City of Charlotte
SURGE TORONTO | TORONTO, CANADA | JAN. 2018
ULI Hines Student Competition, Urban Land Institute
THE RAILYARD | CHARLOTTE, NC | NOV. 2017 - JAN. 2018
Charlotte Trolley Powerhouse Studio, Charlotte, NC
UNEXPLORED PERCEPTIONS | UNNOTICED | BINGHAMTON, NY | MAY 2015 (Exhibiting Artist) Spool Mfg., Binghamton, NY
LOVIS CORINTH: PROVOCATIVE PRINTS | VESTAL, NY | FEB. 2015 - MAR. 2015
(Curator) Nancy J. Powell Gallery, Binghamton University Art Museum, Vestal, NY
LIVING OBJECTS: MAKERS, MARKETS, MUSEUM | VESTAL, NY | NOV. 2014
(Institutional Advocate) Nancy J. Powell Gallery, Binghamton University Art Museum, Vestal, NY
ACQUISITIONS COMMITTEE | VESTAL, NY | SEPT. 2014 - DEC. 2014
Permanent Collection, Binghamton University Art Museum, Vestal, NY
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AGRO
Christiania | København In order to address the existing physical conditions and social fabric of the site, we see Christiana as maintaining its autonomy from Copenhagen and creating a self-sustaining community. Through urban agriculture and sustainability goals we will transition Christiana into a 21st century commune thats social structure and community values are upheld. Dividing this transition into two phases, the first being an immediate transition into a completely self-sustaining community, and the second transition happening after the legalization of cannabis to jump-start a highly profitable market on cannabis production. The first phase will require foundational infrastructure to support urban farming that can easily be retrofitted into cannabis growing facilities for phase two. We hope during this phase to begin to retrofit existing infrastructure into communal housing and market spaces. New construction of a series of small 100% sustainable homes aim to bring young families into the community that share similar values in order to help combat the aging community. During the first phase we hope to address flooding concerns by naturalizing the waters edge, allowing for sea water rise. This area would become a walkable natural park area with programmed spaces and wetland habitats. During phase two, utilizing the profits from cannabis production, floating infrastructure will be added that will rise and fall with changing water levels. This will also be applied to any new construction along or near the water. The existing network of paths and streets will be modified and formalized. Adhering to the existing network from the military street grid we will formalize several main pedestrian corridors. However, the paths in the park will follow and adhere to the natural topography of the site and the wetland conditions.
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SITE STRUCTURE NODES & MOVEMENT The site is divided into a multi-nodal system based on agricultural development. Each “hub” plays a role in the agricultural process (production, processing, distribution, etc.). A primary multi-modal route provides a direct connection between the two main site areas.
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Each “hub” promotes different activities. Such as gathering, swimming, farming, etc.
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AGRICULTURE The entire agricultural cycle, from production to waste removal, takes place within the site, with designated locations and infrastructure for each step.
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BUILDING FOOTPRINTS A majority of the existing buildings in Christiania remain, although many of them will be adapted/renovated to fit new and future needs of the community.
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CIRCULATION A formalized grid network in the “urban core” area will connect people to the primary multi-modal route that leads to a newly designed site access point at the northern end. New bridges strenthen the connection between the east and west side of Christiania.
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GREEN SPACE Improved public access to the extensive naturalized landscape along the water’s edge (which includes some formalized design additions) allows everyone to enjoy the nature of Copenhagen’s “backyard”.
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HYDROLOGY New canals carry water into the main farming hub to help with irrigation and fish harvesting. Floating and raised design elements help Christiania be resilient in the face of rising sea levels.
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GREEN CONNECT Charlotte, NC | North End Smart District Creating a green connection from the future commuter rail station in Camp North End to the existing 25th St. light rail station, the site design utilizes its natural topography along with “smart city” elements to improve water management, while supporting an urbanized transit-oriented built environment. With over thirty-five acres of natural and open space, opportunities for recreation and physical activity are plentiful, benefiting both public and environmental health. The linear parks feature pedestrian and bike paths that run along a natural stream, surrounded by a combination of open, natural, and programmed spaces. The twenty-four acre wetland park at the northeastern edge of the site creates a connection with the Sugar Creek Greenway and features large water retention zones, open recreation space, and sports facilities while preserving natural vegetation and wildlife habitats. The proposed Rail Trail extension through the site creates a vibrant outdoor space that promotes active transportation usage, while providing space for public art installations. As part of the North End Smart District, the site utilizes many “smart city” strategies and technologies including grey-water recycling, stormwater retention, rain gardens, wifi and charging stations, data collection sensors, and bike share and repair stations.
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SURGE TORONTO ULI Hines Student Competition, Urban Land Institute This “floodable” district is capable of taking on the brunt of any storm, relieving surrounding neighborhoods of up to 16 million litres (4.2 million gal.) of stormwater and improving river health. A 1.8 ha. (4.6 acre) wetland park is capable of retaining up to 7.3 million litres (1.9 million gal.) of water, while its floating design elements allow it to be enjoyed recreationally in rain or shine. A network of rain gardens, cisterns, “water plazas”, and angled v-streets help retain and redistribute stormwater. By “going with the flow” and allowing controlled flooding, Surge Toronto complements the city’s ongoing river naturalization and flood protection projects while advancing globally in sustainable and resilient design. Surge Toronto fosters physical, social, and economical movement. Located adjacent to the new transit hub, active transportation methods are prioritized in the site, with all roads designated as pedestrian-only, except the Broadview corridor. The highway ramp and parking for the site have been moved underground. Many of the buildings on site, including the transit hub, are accessible from underground, which is fitted to act as a flood-water retention zone when needed, capable of holding 8.5 million litres (2.2 million gal.). Elevated pathways provide pedestrian routes between the transit hub and many major destinations in the site, including the two hotels. A land bridge establishes a connection to the west side of the river, providing access to the amenities of the Corktown neighborhood, including recreational river access. The site promotes social and economic mobility by providing housing opportunities for residents of all stages of life and of all levels of income, with over 16% of units designated as affordable/workforce housing. The site also contains office space for businesses of all calibers, with many units designated for small business and incubator space. Environmental and public health are improved through the incorporation of sustainable and eco-conscious design strategies. An extensive network of green space covers 50% of the site, including over 1.2 ha. (3 acres) of rooftop gardens and an extensive network of rain gardens. The “floating” wetland park is landscaped with only native plant species, creating wildlife habitats and promoting river health. All new buildings on the site are LEED certified, increasing energy efficiency and decreasing long-term operational costs. Each of these strategies complements Toronto’s newly adopted Green Standard policy and contributes to achieving the city’s overarching sustainability goals, helping attract “green” industry to the area.
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COMMUNITY ROOFTOP GARDENS
LOCAL MARKET
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RAIN GARDENS
LAND BRIDGE
WETLAND PARK 1,929,997 GAL. CAPACITY
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VERTICAL GARDEN
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Land Bridge to Corktown Commons
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Arcade Retail Corridor & Market
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10. Streetscaped Connection to Riverside
UPPER LEVEL PATH NETWORK 400,000 gal.
WETLAND PARK
200,000 gal. STORM WATER DRAIN
75,000 gal. Soil Bed Gravel Underdrain
RETENTION BASIN Pump
RETENTION ZONES
Filtration System Overflow
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RAILYARD Charlotte Trolley Powerhouse Studio, Charlotte, NC The Charlotte Railyard will be a new neighborhood that heals a gap in the urban fabric of the City of Charlotte. Located just six blocks northeast of Uptown, the 210 acre site with its two light rail stations will be a model for transit-oriented development while providing a vibrant, safe, and healthy place to live, work, and play. The development will feature a mix of residential, retail, office, educational, and hotel space, as well as over 26 acres of park space, and a redesign of Tryon Street. Creating a connection between Uptown Charlotte, Lockwood, and the thriving neighborhood of NoDa, the Rail Yard development will include: - complete streets with wide sidewalks, protected bike lanes, pedestrian wayfinding signage, bicycle share and repair stations, and more that promote the use of active transportation methods and increase the health of residents and visitors of the area; - vibrant and activity-filled spaces that promote com munity engagement so that Charlotteans of all ages and abilities can participate in public life; - a mix of land uses within a close proximity so that Charlotteans can live, work, and play in a neighborhood without the need for an automobile; - the preservation of a large portion of the natural vegetation of the site, the addition of thousands of new trees, the incorporation of rain gardens, and the decreased amount of automobile pollutants will all help improve the environmental health of the area.
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STREET NETWORK
BLOCK PLAN
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PRIMARY STREETS SECONDARY STREETS EXISTING STREETS THROUGH POINTS ACCESS POINTS
ADAPTIVE REUSE BUILDINGS
PREFERRED TRANSPORTATION
OPEN SPACE
BIKE ROUTES PEDESTRIAN INTEREST MOVEMENT LIGHT RAIL LIGHT RAIL STOPS .25 MILE RADIUS FROM LIGHT RAIL
PARKS GREEN COURTYARDS RAIN GARDENS WATER FEATURES
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CULTURE ZONE PARKWOOD MAIN STREET SOUTHERN LOCKWOOD MADISON PARK MAKERS VILLAGE BRYANT PARK
HIGH DENSITY MEDIUM DENSITY LOW DENSITY
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PORUBA ACADEMIC SQUARE
wichterlovo gymnázium & hello gymnázium
Guided by input from students of Wichterlovo Gymnazium, our design for Poruba’s academic square focuses on creating a unified space that connects the school with Hello Gymnazium. Incorporating features and materials the students requested for the space, the design includes a mixture of soft and hardscaped areas with many seating and work-space options, as well as open space for recreation and opportunities for participatory art projects.
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MOVEMENT PRIMARY SECONDARY
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HARDSCAPED GAME COURT four-square, badminton, etc.
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table tennis, foosball, etc.
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interactive with seating
SHADED BENCH SEATING permanent seating around trees
SHADED WORK SPACE tables and moveable seating
OPEN LAWN
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for lawn games and sitting
NATURALISTIC AREA
dense tree canopy, informal seating
INTERACTIVE PAINTED STREET student engaged art & design
CONNECTING PAVERS
continuous pattern to facilitate connectivity
LANDSCAPING
flower beds and mown lawns
PLAYGROUND
recreational area for elementary students
SHADED SEATING moveable seating
COVERED ENTRANCE
create connection to main entrance
PAINTED PAVEMENT participatory art space
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a combination of natural and manmade material to MATERIALS | utilizing create a cohesive aesthetic
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programming that fosters creativity, PROGRAMMING | interactive promotes activity, and engages students from the neighboring school, while still allowing healthy rivalry
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CHALK WALL
INTERACTIVE ART
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SHADED LAWN
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MOVABLE SEATING
LANDSCAPING
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TECHNOLOGY | WIFI
providing smart technologies in the space for learning and transportation BUS INFO
CHARGING STATION
ICECREAM VENDING MACHINE
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YIN & YANG KØBENHAVN | DENMARK
The Yin and Yang, in Chinese Philosophy, suggests one results in the elevation of the other. In urban des the space is often underused or abandoned. Withou of public space suggesting that the goal of design ma more complex than traditionally conceived. Although hensive understanding of successful design. The pr public space. Using tools to create momentary inclu
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ASSEMBLE | DISPERSE
1 Assembly is acheived through singular purposes and beginings as expressed in parades, marches, staged events and lines of movement; Dispersement is acheived through diversity, distraction, and ends as expressed at carnivals, non-linear organization, and new destinations.
Interactive exercise space fosters a sense of curiosity and exploration. These trampolines along the water front gather groups as members encourage each other to try it out. Outside of children, most only interacted with the trampolines for a few minutes but the laughter and conversation were clearly invigorated.
Program participa requiring encoura can join
INTEGRATE | SEPARATE
6 Integration is the programmed interaction between design events. Planned procession provides a common sensory experience, efficiently executing interconnected spaces. Separation encourages a sense of exploration and divides groups into digestible, more friendly volumes.
Using uncommon interventions offers both intellectual and engagement stimulation. The “cool factor” in this case is a double entendre. It is cool to relax in a fountain because it is interesting and provocative as well as literally cooling through the natural effects of water. The three-inch depth offers the perfect depth to roll up one’s pant legs and get in.
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INVITE | REPEL
11 Invitations centralize the random movement paterns through the use of attractors. Paths begin to vary as individuals notice invitations, creating congestion at designated locales. Repultion is also an effective tool to move travelors away. The two create dynamic movement patterns.
Although most markets in parks are temporary in nature, the human element is important to understand urban design. Typically Markets and product displays invite consumers to peruse, evoking curiosity. Flat spaces, hard surfaces, and visibility are key to their success. The strawberry display captured the attention of onlookers simply through volume.
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OPEN | CLOSE
16 Openness creates more possibility. Open squares empower choice. Short blocks and street openings allow for more possibility engaging creativity. Closeness creates control. Narrow streets and enclosure triggers feelings of security and direction.
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The open deck can be intimidating to non-swimmers. The fear of falling in might prevent parents of toddlers or those afraid of water from getting to close. The closed deck allows the swimmer and non-swimmer alike to enjoy the water’s edge. Alleviating the uncertainty, securing the border and allowing safe discovery.
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s that seeming opposing forces may be complementary, interconnected, and symbiotic. Often, the elevation in sign, this relationship drives the success of public space. For example, if an open space becomes too generous, ut a sense of closure, the space falls out of balance. This principle begins to challenge the accepted principles ay not be to create great public space but employing design to create balance. These ideas suggest something h the principles are readily intuitive, “political speak” avoids the antonym leaving a key component of a comprerinciples of exclusivity create a musical dialogue of participation and observation which both play a vital role in usions and exclusions, the harmony of public space creates a natural rhythm of engagement and activation.
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mmed competitive activities create both engagement for ants but also for observers. Ping pong is a simple sport g only a small investment in paddles and a ball. This ages repeat visits, only requiring two players. Friends n through score tracking and cheers
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combinations are self-evident through observation. The ble chairs next to the play areas allow for enjoyment for e parent and the child. At busy times, seats increase in d as the children prefer to play with each other as the takes the sideline. Moveable chairs allow customization ups as well as appropriate proximity for watching.
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odal transportation options are a popular idea. However, existing bicyclist demand the bike lanes needed or do e lines encourage the creation of more bicyclist? The ce of these dynamic bicycle paths clearly encourages use. In addition to the environmental benefits, the benefits greatly from the exercise, adding years to life.
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are important to public space. However, competitors are , and the play can be dangerous. This simple wall a clear separation between the player and the fan. all has been locally claimed and ironically decorated. ssibility of customization and functionality make this unique and memorable.
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Playful space creates a non-competitive engagement. These swings encourage a cooperative play where up to four participants work together rhythmically to create movement. The simplistic and togetherness fills the natural lulls in conversation, increasing the experiential satisfaction through the relief of the pressure to fill space with words.
Sculptures function as natural anchors for park space. This statue is located next to water and a wooded landscape. The landscape opening and the sculpture create easy to find meeting spaces for groups. The monument creates for a center point, simply requiring visibility from the monument to find other members.
8 Combining sports is uncommon yet not unreasonable. Using the hard basketball service and accenting it with concrete berms, sends the ball back in play and the action continuous. The natural skater/bike ramp offers an alternative use allowing for uncommon interactions between special interest groups encouraging diversity.
13 Places to sit are in high demand in public space. As the sun sets, parks empty. This bench uses white lighting underneath, which reaches out onto the ground, capturing the attention of weary travelers. The light creates complexity through the play of light and shadow, it also creates more safety through exposing the surrounding landscape encouraging late occupations.
18 The creation of space can unite piles of rock and wood by a theme. This playground alludes to a stranded ship under construction. Small openings on each side let children infiltrate the mysteries of the ship. The exclusivity of the small portal creates a sense of wonder and engages imagination. From peter pan to the Vikings to Noah’s ark, the opportunities are endless.
9 Separation between activities through clear boundaries doesn’t barre integration. The merging of separate activities can be activated through procession. Amusement parks create paths, encouraging product consumption and longer park times. Visually marking entrances from exits providing immediate destinations, while towering rides provide longer destinations.
14 Blobs, rocks, mounds, steps, art, and giant round marbles create invitation; invitation to climb, to lean, to sit, to explore, to pose, to pretend, to rest. These round stone forms lined the path to the nearby castle. The children continually climbed on top for game of tag. Most of them posed in a frog like position at the start.
19 Bridges serve an essential function of connecting the unconnected. Ultimately, they extend the reach of one space into another. Segmented spaces are united, opening access to create a greater context. Walking, biking, driving over the water extends accessibility creating a series, assuaging isolation.
5 This space forms a rough primitive amphitheater with steps up a hill with a short fence midway. The temporary nature of the tents, which are additions to old structures, provide opportunity for large gatherings. The stage is easily viewed by nearly a thousand spectators, enjoying the entertainment, conversing with old friends and new.
10 Basketball courts, soccer goals, skating ramps, running water, shaded seating, and open space all integrate to create diversity of use and interest through complexity. The separation of the sports arena prevents observers from unintentional injury through accidental engagement with players or balls. The large open spaces were used for a child’s bike class on this day.
15 Vibrant public space typical has a complexity of uses. The water offers a cooling effect as well as a visual stimulus. The fountain edge serves as a seat to watch and rest. The tables and chairs of the nearby restaurants provide a captive audience to observe and be observed. The aqueous center piece creates an excellent station to discover the square.
20 The water’s edge calls to everyone. Children are particularly susceptible to the waters song. This lake closes the edges through beautiful gardens creating a memorable visual narrative. The opening, as seen across the water, creates a natural gathering point. The additional eyes at the opening encourage a level of respect for the space, keeping nature clean.
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BOOKSHOP BOOKSHOP FACADE DESIGN The approach to the book shop design concept was a culmination between two initial action verbs, to spread and to light. Taking the basic principles of both and combing them it created a systematic approach to the facade. Using a repetitive design spread across the exterior it allowed light to penetrate the surface in to create shadow densities and dispersals on the interior to denote programming space. The initial studies of the bookshop facade experimented with rotation, spacing and density. This progressed to a refined model that used a single line of disks rotated gradually from a 45ď‚° angle to a 90ď‚° angle across the exterior. The densest areas of cover being at the intersecting South and West facade. Shadow movement on the interior space, based on the progression of time throughout the day and year, denoted the programming space of the bookshop as well as the interior structures including the mezzanine, bookshelves, cash counter, vestibule, and staircase. Each of these elements also contributing intention shadows further denoting programming space. The exterior of the model was constructed through a series of rotated disks on complimenting angled supports. These gradual rotations allow for a cohesive aesthetic that enable light to penetrate the facade in a controlled condition. The movement of the sun throughout the year and day further denote the interior space and programing with supplementary interior structures that further denote programming space. Areas of concentrated light densities including the Southwestern corner and the Northeastern corner indicate reading and sitting areas based on a dichotomy of lighting conditions.
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