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SYMBIOTIC ARCHITECTURE DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT ADAPTIVE ARCHITECTURE A REFLECTION OF TIME A PHILOSOPHY OF DEATH INSTRUMENT FOR DWELLING CONCEPTUAL STUDIES
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ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO I // COURSE MIRA LOCHER // INSTRUCTOR FALL 2007 // SEMESTER 6 WEEKS // DURATION TEMPORARY READING SPACES // PROJECT
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SERVING AS OUR FIRST exposure to architecture, this project explored the relationship between primary and secondary structures through parasitic and symbiotic architecture. Designed as temporary reading spaces, the project on the left was fitted between two monolithic columns, deriving its angular motive by responding to the views offered at the site. The project on the right was built to respond to the natural environment by removing the roof and to allow readers a more open sense of space.
SYMBIOTIC ARCHITECTURE
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DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT
IN TREATMENT OF THE EXISTING yet debilitating visitors center at Dinosaur National Monument in Vernal, Utah, a new structure was proposed. Central to the concept is a layering of organic systems. The thin, concrete-shell strutures protect the treasured fossils on the cliff side. Within a tunneled ventricle houses all indoor activity. The datum of columns serves as the “backbone�, guiding visitors through from one exhibit to the next. The two primary divisions are connected with a glass atrium with fenestration reflecting the spontaneity of nature.
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ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO I // COURSE MIRA LOCHER // INSTRUCTOR FALL 2007 // SEMESTER 5 WEEKS // DURATION VISITORS CENTER // PROJECT
ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO II // COURSE JACOB GINES // INSTRUCTOR SPRING 2008 // SEMESTER 6 WEEKS // DURATION TICKET AND EVENTS FACILITY // PROJECT
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ADAPTIVE ARCHITECTURE
DUE TO ACCESS AT 8500+ FEET above sea level, the new ticket facility at Alta Ski Resort required considerations for the architecture to be adapted for other uses. Engulfed at the base of the mountains, the building reflects the imposing presense of the Rockies by use of concrete and orthogonal geometry. The project primarily explored the use of light as guidance for circulation. The tall narrow walkway guides skiiers straight through, while the axes of windows lead workers towards various destinations. In conjunction with floor elevations, the window fenestration is used to distinguish zoning for both day and night activities.
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THE MACHINED MAN WAS built to reflect the inevitable result of human overdependance upon technology. Technological wonder is being exploited to the extent that we are losing touch with our humanity and with each other. Built at 7+ ft tall in downtown Salt Lake City, careful consideration was taken to understand not only physical proportions, but emotional responses. The sculpture reflects his realization of the translation that has taken place within and the despair felt because of it.
ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO II // COURSE JACOB GINES // INSTRUCTOR SPRING 2008 // SEMESTER 2.5 WEEKS // DURATION CITY INSTALLATION // PROJECT 4 PERSON GROUP // TYPE LEAD DESIGNER // WELDING // CONTRIBUTION
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A REFLECTION OF TIME
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A PHILOSOPHY OF DEATH
DEATH STRIKES WITHIN US SOME of the most powerful and rich emotions in human life. Throughout this life, we already experience death in many stages as we let go of one chapter and open anew. This architecture aimes at creating a tactile and responsive space for those to engage in their own veils of life as they depart from those that are close to them. All space is dictated by suspended fabric veils, no permanent walls, which creates a visual privacy for mourning, yet auditory life can be heard when support is needed. Its adaptive fabrics can be lifted to create different rooms and accomodate various activities.
ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO II // COURSE JACOB GINES // INSTRUCTOR SPRING 2008 // SEMESTER 5 WEEKS // DURATION CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM // PROJECT
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FROM WILLIAM FAULKNER’S, As I Lay Dying, was studyed the character named Cash. A body mask was created to forground physical aspects of the character which were essential to their way of being in the world. Cash, being an adept carpenter, is characterized as a very deliberate and calculated utilitarian. His capentry is his method of communication and output to the world. The bodymask was designed to serve as protection to this language of his, yet demonstrate the hinderance that his over simplistic mentality can cause.
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INSTRUMENT FOR DWELLING
FROM THE BODYMASK STUDY, it was seen how the combination of small, static pieces could yield organic and moving form. A furthur analysis of Cash’s one-dimentional character lead to designing around a “series of experiences”. The plan reveals how circulation through the dwelling allows for one to engage and understand each of the six rooms. Each room is provided with a large window drawing attention to a directly framed view. The small windows puncturing the entire width of the building indicate circulation direction as one moves from public to private to sacred space.
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ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO III // COURSE ANNE MOONEY // INSTRUCTOR FALL 2008 // SEMESTER 6 WEEKS // DURATION DWELLING // PROJECT
ARCHITECTURAL WORKSHOP // COURSE VERL ADAMS // INSTRUCTOR SPRING 2006 // SEMESTER 2 WEEKS // DURATION 12” 12” 12” // DIMENSIONS
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ARCHITECTURAL WORKSHOP // COURSE VERL ADAMS // INSTRUCTOR SPRING 2006 // SEMESTER 2 WEEKS // DURATION 20” 30” // DIMENSIONS DESIGNER GUAGE // MEDIUM
CONCEPTUAL STUDIES