ABPL20027 Architecture Design Studio Earth Book Submission 705632 Wye Lun Ho

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO: EARTH S1, 2016 SUBJECT STUDENT BOOK Ho Wye Lun

(705632) Helen Chen Studio 17

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1.0 THREE RELATIONSHIPS 1.1 Point/Line/Plane: 1.2 Frame & Infill: 1.3 Mass: Integrate images with approx. 100 words describing the work 2.0 HERRING ISLAND. SOMETHING LIKE A PAVILION 2.1 Site analysis and Conceptacle: 2.2 Concept and Sketch design: 2.3 Design Development: 2.4 Final Design drawings: 2.5 Final Design Model: 3.0 Reflection.

4.0 Bibliography:

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1.0 THREE RELATIONSHIPS 1.1 Point/Line/Plane: 1.2 Frame & Infill: 1.3 Mass: Integrate images with approx. 100 words describing the work 2.0 HERRING ISLAND. SOMETHING LIKE A PAVILION 2.1 Site analysis and Conceptacle: 2.2 Concept and Sketch design: 2.3 Design Development: 2.4 Final Design drawings: 2.5 Final Design Model: 3.0 Reflection.

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1.0 THREE RELATIONSHIPS

1.1 POINT /LINE/ PLANE TECHTONIC EXPLORED SPACE AS IT AFFECTS THE GROUND SURFACE 1.2 MASS TECHTONIC EXPLORED SPACE AS AN UNDEGROUND CONDITION 1.3 FRAME AND INFILL TECHTONIC EXPLORED SPACE ABOVE GROUND CODITIONS

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1.0 THREE RELATIONSHIPS

1.1 POINT /LINE/ PLANE TECHTONIC EXPLORED SPACE AS IT AFFECTS THE GROUND SURFACE 1.2 MASS TECHTONIC EXPLORED SPACE AS AN UNDEGROUND CONDITION 1.3 FRAME AND INFILL TECHTONIC EXPLORED SPACE ABOVE GROUND CODITIONS

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1.1 POINT / LINE / PLANE The point, line and plane can be defined as the foundation qnd basis for every architect and designers in initiating the creation of conceptual shapes, lines , geometries that could be further transformed into three dimensional elements and forms. Every solid, object and space in this world orginates from a single point in which through the change in area and direction creates one dimensional and two dimensional entities of a line and plane respectively. The research exercise for this techtonic had allowed me to develop a spatial pattern at ground level that could be potentially incorporated into the design of my pavillion in the final project. Two or more planar surfaces could be arranged to create different spatial qualities in which users have to experience the journey of a narrow and concealed path before reaching a wider area as a result of the divergence of the elements.

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1.1 POINT / LINE / PLANE The point, line and plane can be defined as the foundation qnd basis for every architect and designers in initiating the creation of conceptual shapes, lines , geometries that could be further transformed into three dimensional elements and forms. Every solid, object and space in this world orginates from a single point in which through the change in area and direction creates one dimensional and two dimensional entities of a line and plane respectively. The research exercise for this techtonic had allowed me to develop a spatial pattern at ground level that could be potentially incorporated into the design of my pavillion in the final project. Two or more planar surfaces could be arranged to create different spatial qualities in which users have to experience the journey of a narrow and concealed path before reaching a wider area as a result of the divergence of the elements.

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1.2 MASS Mass as a techtonic is defined as an element that is high in density and a large slump of structure that has a very low resistance against gravity. This research exercise basically revolves around conditions that are below the ground surfaces and is useful in visualizing and creating interesting sculptural spaces with the adaptation of slits and skylights to control the bright and dark intensities of the spaces. By either excavating or adding ground surfaces, one can easily define how they want users to move and experience through their spaces by determing the composition, area and size of the void and negative spaces that will remain hidden and a msytery when viewed from the outside and public.

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1.2 MASS Mass as a techtonic is defined as an element that is high in density and a large slump of structure that has a very low resistance against gravity. This research exercise basically revolves around conditions that are below the ground surfaces and is useful in visualizing and creating interesting sculptural spaces with the adaptation of slits and skylights to control the bright and dark intensities of the spaces. By either excavating or adding ground surfaces, one can easily define how they want users to move and experience through their spaces by determing the composition, area and size of the void and negative spaces that will remain hidden and a msytery when viewed from the outside and public.

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1.3 FRAME AND INFILL The third and final techtonic which is the frame and infill system is a structure that explores condition above the ground surface. The frame is defined as a permanent and fixed structure that is somewhat similar to the grid system in the composition of regular bays and cubes. The infill on the other hand is a more dynamic and fluid system where surfaces,planes and volumes can be rotated , folded and extruded to create interesting interior spaces , views and circulation paths that are integrated with the frame structure. For this exercise, I was interested in creating a vertical volumetric structure in which people are able to circulate and experience the transition from a much more narrow corridor space at the bottom and wider atrium and balcony spaces at the middle and top sections. The infill of the system were made up of multiple flat surfaces which determine the levels of the interior spaces and roof components of the spaces inside the boundary of the second bay. Surfaces and extrusions that are located on the third bay of the structure were meant to function as extended viewing platforms for users as well as natural ventilation, transparency and shading systems for the entire

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1.3 FRAME AND INFILL The third and final techtonic which is the frame and infill system is a structure that explores condition above the ground surface. The frame is defined as a permanent and fixed structure that is somewhat similar to the grid system in the composition of regular bays and cubes. The infill on the other hand is a more dynamic and fluid system where surfaces,planes and volumes can be rotated , folded and extruded to create interesting interior spaces , views and circulation paths that are integrated with the frame structure. For this exercise, I was interested in creating a vertical volumetric structure in which people are able to circulate and experience the transition from a much more narrow corridor space at the bottom and wider atrium and balcony spaces at the middle and top sections. The infill of the system were made up of multiple flat surfaces which determine the levels of the interior spaces and roof components of the spaces inside the boundary of the second bay. Surfaces and extrusions that are located on the third bay of the structure were meant to function as extended viewing platforms for users as well as natural ventilation, transparency and shading systems for the entire

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2.0 HERRING ISLAND. SOMETHING LIKE A PAVILION

HERRING ISLAND IS A SITE THAT HAS MANY POTENTIAL OF CREATING SPACES THAT COULD BE EITHER CONCEALED OR REVEALED FROM THE EYES OF THE PUBLIC DUE TO ITS STRATEGIC LOCATION WHICH IS ISOLATED AND SEPARATED FROM THE URBAN DENSITY BY THE YARRA RIVER. THE ISLAND ITSELF SERVES AS A SCULPTURAL PARK CONSISTING OF MANY MYSTERIOUS SCULPTURES THAT CONVEY A PARTICULAR STORY THROUGH ITS MATERIALITY, FORM AND COMPOSITION AND AMPLIFY SPECIFIC SITE LOCATIONS

A PAVILLION ITSELF CAN BE DEFINED IN TERMS OF FOUR KEY REPRESENTATIONS WHEREBY ITS PRESENCE REMINDS US OF 1. TRANSCIENCE - WHERE THE PLACE REPRESENTS A TEMPORARY PORTABLE SHELTER, SOMETHING LIKE A TENT WHERE UPHOLDS VALUES OF PORTABILITY, CHANGEABILITY , FLEXIBILITY AND PERHAPS EVEN NOMADISM. IT DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN IT WAS CONSTRUCTED OUT OF CHEAP AND LOW QUALITY MATERIALS 2. A SMALL TANGIBLE ‘LUMP’ IN A LARGER FLOATING SPACE - IN WHICH A PAVILLION TARGETS A SPECIFIC SPOT OR PLACE FROM WHICH A LARGER SPACE CAN BE KNOWN OR INTO WHICH THE LARGER SPACE FLOWS WHICH DESCRIBES THE RELATIVE LACK OF WALLS ON THE OPEN SIDES. A TINY ENTITY IN THE REAL SPACE IT OCCUPIES OR DEFINES 3. A MANIFESTO OF A POSSIBLE ARCHITECTURE OR THE ARCHITECTS APPHORISM - GENERALLY A SMALL COMPLETE BUILDING RATHER THAN A FRAGMENT THAT IS OFTEN ERECTED TO DEMONSTRATE A PARTICULAR KIND OF ARCHITECTURE THAT INCLUDES EVERY ASPECT SUCH AS MATERIALS, TECHTONICS, STRUCTURE, SPACE, ORNAMENT, GEOMETRY, ETC 4. A PLACE OR SPATIAL MACHINE WHICH TURNS ORDINARY EVENT INTO EXTRAORDINARY - A SINGLE SPACE WHICH IS SIMULTANEOUSLY TINY AND GIGANTIC THAT MUST TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE SITE SETTINGS AND SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT IN ACCORDANCE TO ITS OWN SMALL SIZE AND SETTING

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2.0 HERRING ISLAND. SOMETHING LIKE A PAVILION

HERRING ISLAND IS A SITE THAT HAS MANY POTENTIAL OF CREATING SPACES THAT COULD BE EITHER CONCEALED OR REVEALED FROM THE EYES OF THE PUBLIC DUE TO ITS STRATEGIC LOCATION WHICH IS ISOLATED AND SEPARATED FROM THE URBAN DENSITY BY THE YARRA RIVER. THE ISLAND ITSELF SERVES AS A SCULPTURAL PARK CONSISTING OF MANY MYSTERIOUS SCULPTURES THAT CONVEY A PARTICULAR STORY THROUGH ITS MATERIALITY, FORM AND COMPOSITION AND AMPLIFY SPECIFIC SITE LOCATIONS

A PAVILLION ITSELF CAN BE DEFINED IN TERMS OF FOUR KEY REPRESENTATIONS WHEREBY ITS PRESENCE REMINDS US OF 1. TRANSCIENCE - WHERE THE PLACE REPRESENTS A TEMPORARY PORTABLE SHELTER, SOMETHING LIKE A TENT WHERE UPHOLDS VALUES OF PORTABILITY, CHANGEABILITY , FLEXIBILITY AND PERHAPS EVEN NOMADISM. IT DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN IT WAS CONSTRUCTED OUT OF CHEAP AND LOW QUALITY MATERIALS 2. A SMALL TANGIBLE ‘LUMP’ IN A LARGER FLOATING SPACE - IN WHICH A PAVILLION TARGETS A SPECIFIC SPOT OR PLACE FROM WHICH A LARGER SPACE CAN BE KNOWN OR INTO WHICH THE LARGER SPACE FLOWS WHICH DESCRIBES THE RELATIVE LACK OF WALLS ON THE OPEN SIDES. A TINY ENTITY IN THE REAL SPACE IT OCCUPIES OR DEFINES 3. A MANIFESTO OF A POSSIBLE ARCHITECTURE OR THE ARCHITECTS APPHORISM - GENERALLY A SMALL COMPLETE BUILDING RATHER THAN A FRAGMENT THAT IS OFTEN ERECTED TO DEMONSTRATE A PARTICULAR KIND OF ARCHITECTURE THAT INCLUDES EVERY ASPECT SUCH AS MATERIALS, TECHTONICS, STRUCTURE, SPACE, ORNAMENT, GEOMETRY, ETC 4. A PLACE OR SPATIAL MACHINE WHICH TURNS ORDINARY EVENT INTO EXTRAORDINARY - A SINGLE SPACE WHICH IS SIMULTANEOUSLY TINY AND GIGANTIC THAT MUST TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE SITE SETTINGS AND SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT IN ACCORDANCE TO ITS OWN SMALL SIZE AND SETTING

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2.1 SITE ANALYSIS HERRING ISLAND IS LOCATED AT MELBOURNE”S YARRA RIVER AT WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 3KM FROM THE CITY CENTRE AND IS ONLY ACCESIBLE BY BOAT SERVICES WHICH OPERATES PERIODICALLY ON A DAILY BASIS AND CERTAIN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS DURING THE SUMMER. AS THE ISLAND IS SURROUNDED BY TALL AND DENSE INDIGENIOUS VEGETATIONS , IT IS DIFFICULT TO TELL WHAT LIES UPON ON THE OPPOSITE END OF THE ISLAND WHICH REMAINS A MYSTERY AND FOR THE VISITORS TO DISCOVER UPON REACHING THE MAIN ENTRANCE BY THE COMO LANDING.

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2.1 SITE ANALYSIS HERRING ISLAND IS LOCATED AT MELBOURNE”S YARRA RIVER AT WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 3KM FROM THE CITY CENTRE AND IS ONLY ACCESIBLE BY BOAT SERVICES WHICH OPERATES PERIODICALLY ON A DAILY BASIS AND CERTAIN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS DURING THE SUMMER. AS THE ISLAND IS SURROUNDED BY TALL AND DENSE INDIGENIOUS VEGETATIONS , IT IS DIFFICULT TO TELL WHAT LIES UPON ON THE OPPOSITE END OF THE ISLAND WHICH REMAINS A MYSTERY AND FOR THE VISITORS TO DISCOVER UPON REACHING THE MAIN ENTRANCE BY THE COMO LANDING.

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HERRING ISLAND OVERALL NATURAL , EXPERENTIAL AND ATMOSPHERIC QUALITIES AS A SCULPTURAL PARK

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HERRING ISLAND OVERALL NATURAL , EXPERENTIAL AND ATMOSPHERIC QUALITIES AS A SCULPTURAL PARK

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PROPOSED AREA SELECTION ON SITE

SITE MODEL AT 1:200 SCALE

THERE ARE MANY PARTS OF THE SITE THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE A CHOICE FOR MY FINAL DESIGN PROJECT AS THE VISITORS CIRCULATION PATH COVERS ALMOST THE ENTIRE ISLAND OFFERING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THE JOURNEY OF THE PARK AND DISCOVER A VARIETY OF SCULPTURES THAT WERE PLACED AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE SITE. I HAVE PICKED THE FLAT AREA AT THE CENTRE OF THE SITE MOSTLY INFLUENCED BY THE FACT THAT IT IS CONCEALED BY NATURAL CONDITIONS OF WIND AND NOISE SOURCES WHICH SERVE AS A PERFECT RESPONSE FOR MY DESIGN. IN ADDITION TO THAT, THIS AREA IS ALSO LOCATED AT THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE ISLAND WHICH GIVES THE POTENTIAL TO EXCAVATE THE GROUND CONDITION TO CONCEAL MY DESIGN

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PROPOSED AREA SELECTION ON SITE

SITE MODEL AT 1:200 SCALE

THERE ARE MANY PARTS OF THE SITE THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE A CHOICE FOR MY FINAL DESIGN PROJECT AS THE VISITORS CIRCULATION PATH COVERS ALMOST THE ENTIRE ISLAND OFFERING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THE JOURNEY OF THE PARK AND DISCOVER A VARIETY OF SCULPTURES THAT WERE PLACED AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE SITE. I HAVE PICKED THE FLAT AREA AT THE CENTRE OF THE SITE MOSTLY INFLUENCED BY THE FACT THAT IT IS CONCEALED BY NATURAL CONDITIONS OF WIND AND NOISE SOURCES WHICH SERVE AS A PERFECT RESPONSE FOR MY DESIGN. IN ADDITION TO THAT, THIS AREA IS ALSO LOCATED AT THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE ISLAND WHICH GIVES THE POTENTIAL TO EXCAVATE THE GROUND CONDITION TO CONCEAL MY DESIGN

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2.2 CONCEPT AND SKETCH DESIGN The initial concept as a starting point for my pavillion design is a series of repetitive rectangular/square blocks that are arranged in a clustered organization about an entry point in which each block is intended to hold a particular space/function that could be further developed and refined to accomodate the brief and conditions of the site. There are many different patterns that could be used such as a radial , central and axial composition but in order to facilitate a more free flowing approach of pedestrian movement, a zig zag organisation is adopted to ensure that the spaces are highly connected and mobilized.

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2.2 CONCEPT AND SKETCH DESIGN The initial concept as a starting point for my pavillion design is a series of repetitive rectangular/square blocks that are arranged in a clustered organization about an entry point in which each block is intended to hold a particular space/function that could be further developed and refined to accomodate the brief and conditions of the site. There are many different patterns that could be used such as a radial , central and axial composition but in order to facilitate a more free flowing approach of pedestrian movement, a zig zag organisation is adopted to ensure that the spaces are highly connected and mobilized.

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2.4 FINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS

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2.5 FINAL DESIGN MODEL PHOTOMONTAGE STE PLAN

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3.0 REFLECTION

The subject had provided a good foundation in helping me to further develop my skills and knowledge in architecture major in particular with introducing three key techtonics that are important in the process of conceptual design and widely used by many professional architects in their works. There are many different possibilities and ideas that could be experimented and applied throughout each research exercise as evident from my peer’s works which makes the process fun and enjoyable as learning from one another does help in generating new ideas and enhancing my creativity skills. In addition to this, the part in which I find the most challenging and difficult hurdle throughout of my learning experience for this subject would be applying and demonstrating the research that I had done for the initial exercises together with the site and brief requirements of the final project which includes the theme of developing a place for keeping secrets. The link between each concept is not something that could be easily identified and noticeable as it requires a full understanding of the application of each techtonic and the final idea of our pavillion design. I believe that the outcome of my design approach could be further improved and developed as the process of designing does not end with a single idea but remain generally satisfied with the progress of my design at the end.-

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3.0 REFLECTION

The subject had provided a good foundation in helping me to further develop my skills and knowledge in architecture major in particular with introducing three key techtonics that are important in the process of conceptual design and widely used by many professional architects in their works. There are many different possibilities and ideas that could be experimented and applied throughout each research exercise as evident from my peer’s works which makes the process fun and enjoyable as learning from one another does help in generating new ideas and enhancing my creativity skills. In addition to this, the part in which I find the most challenging and difficult hurdle throughout of my learning experience for this subject would be applying and demonstrating the research that I had done for the initial exercises together with the site and brief requirements of the final project which includes the theme of developing a place for keeping secrets. The link between each concept is not something that could be easily identified and noticeable as it requires a full understanding of the application of each techtonic and the final idea of our pavillion design. I believe that the outcome of my design approach could be further improved and developed as the process of designing does not end with a single idea but remain generally satisfied with the progress of my design at the end.-

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4.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY ILLUSTRATIONS 1.1 POINT/LINE/PLANE • •

Miralles Lines, Curvature Analysis through Graphic Differential Geometry, 1941, The Cornell Journal of Architecture, photograph, viewed 20 May 2016, http://cornelljournalofarchitecture.cornell.edu/read.html?id=74 Villa Savoye, 1926 , Le Corbusier 5 Points of Architecture , photograph viewed 21 May 2016, https://archeetah.com/tag/villa-savoye/

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LeMaster, Rebecca, 2009, Mass Vs Void, photograph, viewed 21 May 2016, https://rebeccalemaster.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/mass-vs-void/ Herzog and De Meuron, 2012, Hamburg Philarmonie Section Model, photograph, viewed 21 May 2016, http://www.stylepark.com/en/news/the-architect-above-the-mist-part-1/335380

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Fujimoto, Sou, 2013, NA House, photograph, viewed 21 May 2016, https://demusitecture.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/na-house-by-sou-fujimoto/ Salli, 2014, Office Off, photograph, viewed 21 May 2016,, http://www.ignant.de/2014/09/01/office-off-by-herisalli-architects/?lang=de

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Corner, James, 2016, James Corner Field Operations and Frederick Fisher & Partners’ proposal for Pershing Square, photograph, viewed 21 May 2016, http://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/28/competion-pershing-square-downtown-los-angeles-morphosis-james-corner-field-operations-why/

2.2 CONCEPT AND SKETCH DESIGN •

Lee, Monique, 2016, Chrysalis, photograph, viewed 22 May 2016, http://clear-glass.tumblr.com/post/138323081874

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Secret Chamber, 2014, Architecture Design, photograph, viewed 22 May 2016, http://www.ancient-egypt.org/e404.html Delana, n.d , 10 Historical Secret Rooms & Mysterious Hidden Passages, photograph, viewed 22 May 2016, http://weburbanist.com/2008/10/13/10-historicsecret-rooms-and-hidden-passages/

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4.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY ILLUSTRATIONS 1.1 POINT/LINE/PLANE • •

Miralles Lines, Curvature Analysis through Graphic Differential Geometry, 1941, The Cornell Journal of Architecture, photograph, viewed 20 May 2016, http://cornelljournalofarchitecture.cornell.edu/read.html?id=74 Villa Savoye, 1926 , Le Corbusier 5 Points of Architecture , photograph viewed 21 May 2016, https://archeetah.com/tag/villa-savoye/

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LeMaster, Rebecca, 2009, Mass Vs Void, photograph, viewed 21 May 2016, https://rebeccalemaster.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/mass-vs-void/ Herzog and De Meuron, 2012, Hamburg Philarmonie Section Model, photograph, viewed 21 May 2016, http://www.stylepark.com/en/news/the-architect-above-the-mist-part-1/335380

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Fujimoto, Sou, 2013, NA House, photograph, viewed 21 May 2016, https://demusitecture.wordpress.com/2013/06/14/na-house-by-sou-fujimoto/ Salli, 2014, Office Off, photograph, viewed 21 May 2016,, http://www.ignant.de/2014/09/01/office-off-by-herisalli-architects/?lang=de

2.0 HERRING ISLAND SOMETHING LIKE A PAVILLION •

Corner, James, 2016, James Corner Field Operations and Frederick Fisher & Partners’ proposal for Pershing Square, photograph, viewed 21 May 2016, http://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/28/competion-pershing-square-downtown-los-angeles-morphosis-james-corner-field-operations-why/

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Lee, Monique, 2016, Chrysalis, photograph, viewed 22 May 2016, http://clear-glass.tumblr.com/post/138323081874

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Secret Chamber, 2014, Architecture Design, photograph, viewed 22 May 2016, http://www.ancient-egypt.org/e404.html Delana, n.d , 10 Historical Secret Rooms & Mysterious Hidden Passages, photograph, viewed 22 May 2016, http://weburbanist.com/2008/10/13/10-historicsecret-rooms-and-hidden-passages/

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