[01] Market Invisible Master Plan and Site Design

In the heart of LA’s Silverlake district, an innovative master plan has been conceived to invite people into a building that embraces the concept of public spaces. The design seamlessly divides the structure into public, private, and neutral areas, creating an inclusive environment. Accentuating the site’s natural slope, the section cut showcases a harmonious tessellation, allowing the building to blend with the existing landscape. By prioritizing community engagement and weaving the topography into the architectural fabric, this master plan establishes a dynamic and inviting space that fosters connection and interaction among its users.

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MAGICAL-REALISM POROSITY TESSELATION INVISIBLE SURREAL GENETICS HYPERREAL SIMULACRA POST-MODERN ABSURD IMPACTFUL LATERAL RADICAL AMBIVALENT

Switchbacks are the main circulation and public space, where the public observes and enjoys the spectacle

Separate stairs and circulation for the public

Tesselated structures are covered with light reflective material, obscuring and distorting the close views into labs

The private rectilinear spaces house scientific labratories, private areas, and sterile environments for producion of the GMO corn crops

Private circulation available for scientists and qualified members of the staff

Plantings are a gradient between the resurrection plants (top) and GMO corn (bottom), and are spread over the whole building