Plans: internal organized programs show a strong linear connection .
Exterior Redering- South - LUMION 6 + PHOTOSHOP
Archaeology Station
Instructor: Jennifer Newsom Fall Studio 2016
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Programs 1. Gallery 2. Arhaeology site 3. Lecture Room 4. Cafe 5. Laboratory 6. Experts’ Office
Gesture toward site and adaptation of history
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The whole project resolves around the problems to reconnect the local residents with Nicollet Island long last history, and to provide a educational institute for the public. The program provides two main entrances for the expert and the public. The two entrances create a strong linear connection to the public of Nicollet Island and Anthony Fall - a sacred symbol for the island. Programs from the two entrances blend in together at center to allow the meet of archaeology and everyday life.
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New Structure proposal
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Archaeology Station is located on Nicollet Island in Minneapolis. The design is about local culture. While history is captured in action through excavating to provide a better understanding of Nicollet island’s history and its sacredness. Archaeology Station brings a connection between professional archaeologists and local resident.
Two main programs intertwaining
Longtitudinal Section
Exterior Redering- Street view - LUMION 6 + PHOTOSHOP
Capital One Performance Art Center Instructor: Nat Madson ; James Kehl Fall Studio 2017 Capital One Performance Art Center is located at Tyson Corner, VA. The project deals with the disconnection of the suburban area. Performance aspect and community education are needed to unite the isolated community. Two performance theaters , public classrom, and a roof-level park are used to bring in the community and to connect metro train and cityscape surrounding the site. My idea of creating a veil screen wrap around from the exterior into interior and back out again to inform the different program of the design. At some point curtain wall is pulled back to create spatially depth. The void space creates a welcoming and special quality to draw public’s attention. The screen seperates programs spatially but connects programs acoustically and creates curiosity for users. Users only get partial view into the program from exterior. Once entering into central space, they will be released into full experience of the complexity.
Site Volume
Elevating main theaters- seperating back of house
Exterior Redering- Street view - LUMION + PHOTOSHOP
Push- pull : Retail base and foyer level
Void space in Solid mass.
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Veil wraps solid and void space.
Longtitudinal Section
Atrium
Main Stage
Interior Rendering- Main Theater - LUMION + PHOTOSHOP
Interior Rendering- Main Theater - LUMION + PHOTOSHOP
Interior Rendering- Main Lobby- LUMION + PHOTOSHOP
Interior Rendering- Foyer - LUMION + PHOTOSHOP
Section Redering- Nicollet Mall Ave- LUMION 6 + PHOTOSHOP
Walkable City Instructor: Arthur Chen Fourth Studio 2017
Nicollet Avenue Redesign is a commercial street that is made to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists. The design provides a straight connection from Riverfront to Loring Park. However, poor accessibility and isolated zones caused by current planning seriously harm the great potential of Nicollet Mall. It is essential to redifine the Urban living condition into three mixed sections: Leisure, Living, and Working. Three sections harmonize together along the Nicollet Avenue to create variant of activities for the public use and attraction point for pedestrians. Nicollet Avenue design also gives back the opportunities for local business to further strentheng the community of downtown Minneapolis. Widening street and more public gathering spaces are used to invite the public to the mall after work. Park and other public facilities are used to further connect the local resident and bring in new year-round outdoor activities.
RENDER VIDEO: https://youtu.be/FW4OPmoNY3g
Rederings- New Installations on Nicollet Mall Ave- LUMION 6 + PHOTOSHOP