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f07 architecture in the landscape

this project requested a performance space to be used at allerton park in monticello, il. this space is intended for year round use, and needed to relate to the surrounding environment at allerton park

per formance space at a l ler ton park

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allerton park site plan

architecture in the landscapeAt allerton park in Monticello, Illinois there is a formal garden that is adjacent to an open prairie with no transition between the two. The performance space is intended to provide that transition. As one walks the path leading to the prairie from the formal garden, the form of the building transforms from a rigid form to a more free form.

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allerton park site plan

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southeast/elevation

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s08 architecture in the city landscape

urban infill/baker

this project requested a mixed use building with apartment units on the top floors. it is in downtown champaign, il, and was asked to respond to the long history of champaign and its urban architecture.

urban inf i l l in downtown champaign, i l

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in downtown champaign, the history of architecture stems from the mid-1800’s. as newer buildings are be-ing built in the area, they are retaining an older feel with modern aspects. this mixed-use apartment building is intended to do the same, while creating a dynamic pathway leading into the entrances of the building.

downtown/champaign

east/university/avenue

north/campus

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north/elevation

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f08 capstone studiochi ldren’s museum in chicago, i l

this project requested a children’s museum in chicago, il on harrison st. and state st. it was pro-posed to replace the existing childrens museum at navy pier and become the new “discovereum”.

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discovereum

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the discovereum is a chance for kids to explore their creativity. same goes for the concept of the discov-ereum. it introduces a new way for a building to be thought of. instead of one building with one skin, this discovereum is six buildings connected by criss-cross-ing circulation all surrounded by a “carrying case” for kids to discover each space of the museum separately. the colors not only coordinate to legos, but also serve as a form of navigation within the maze of circulation.

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site within downtown chicago

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inventing labplay it safe

climbing structureentrancetemporary art gallerybig backyard

theaterscience playgroundurban gardenoutdoor cafe

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skylineearly childhood experience

celebrate chicagochicago town square

art-a-boundsadministration

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f07 architecture in the landscapetea pavi l ion at a l ler ton park

t h e t e a p a v i l i o n r e q u e s t e d a s m a l l s p a c e t o b e u s e d y e a r r o u n d a t a l l e r t o n p a r k i n m o n t i c e l l o , i l . i t i s i n t e n d e d t o s e r v e a s a c a f e a n d r e s t i n g s p a c e f o r c r o s s c o u n t r y s k i e r s d u r i n g t h e w i n t e r a n d h i k e r s d u r i n g t h e s u m m e r.

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architecture in the landscape

the form of the tea pavilion was determined by winds and how people are intended to move throughout the space. it rests on a flood play, so it rests on stilts to avoid water damage. the notches on the backside are intended to block wind in the winter, while the front side is glass to allow sunlight into the space year round.

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