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GROUND LEVEL
LEVEL 2
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SHAW DANCE STUDIO18,466-SF DANCE STUDIO BUILT AND RENDERED IN REVIT ARCHITECTURE 2013
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SHAW DANCE STUDIO18,466-SF DANCE STUDIO BUILT AND RENDERED IN REVIT ARCHITECTURE 2013
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Abetenim Arts Village, Ghana
This design makes use of local materials, local and low-tech labor, and a sim-plicity that allows room for individualization.
The Abetenim Arts Village sits in the rural land between Kumasi and Accra. Abetenim, which means Village of Palmtrees, has a population of roughly 1000 farmers and artisans. While a common means of livelihood is the harvesting of palm oil, a common goal in the village is to redefine the repu-tation of mud as a building material.
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The housing area of the Abetenim Arts Village is to be arranged in radial communities.
This plan allows for easy naviga-tion between homes while creating ample space for outdoor activity and play.
While the space for each home is deliniated, the community is open and connected.
Simplicity of design allows for thecreation of space through activity,and the individualization of spaceby the occupant.
Contributors
NKA FoundationAbetenim Arts VillageSang Arts Village
Gabrielle Jones, Project Designer
Barthosa Nkurumeh, PhD. Nka Project Director
Grace Ma, FundraisingDivya Ganjoo, FundraisingG R Chandran, Fundraising
LABOR
Earth ramming Labor $800.00Framework Labor $600.00Earth levelling Labor $100.00Zana Mat Weaving Labor $200.00Roof Thatching Labor $600.00Finishes Labor $50.00
Architectural Fees Labor $2,500.00 Total $5,850.00
MATERIALS
Straw Materials $50.00Dried Neem Materials $50.00Earth Materials $100.00Shells Materials $50.00Pole Brush Materials $100.00Zana Mat Materials $50.00Thatch Materials $200.00Fasteners Materials $100.00
Total $700.00
Materials Budget $700.00Labor Budget $5,850.00
Total Budget $6,550.00
"Obruni Fufu"Karolina and Wayne of Atelier Switzer
MATERIALS: BAMBOO, STEEL FRAMING, STEEL TIES
A THESIS EXPLORATION OF FABRIC ARCHITECTURE FOR THE USE OF MATERIALS WITH TENSILE STRENGTH. CM PROGRAMMING THAT DEVELOPS FORM FROM CALCULATIONS OF STRESSES IS USED FOR INFILL PANELSBETWEEN STEEL FRAMES.
BUILT AND RENDERED IN AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURE 2010
SOUTHERN VANTAGE POINT
GREEN SPACE | OPEN RAMP SUB LEVEL STUDIO
SOUTHERN ENTRANCE RAMP SECOND LEVEL ADMIN SPACE
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GROUND FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
OXIDIZED METAL PANELS ON A STEEL FRAME
SUPPORT FACILITY FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MEMORIALRENDERED AND DRAWN IN AUTOAD 2010.
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THE TIDAL SHIFT HOTEL ADDRESSES THE REVITALIZATION OF THE DC WATERFRONYT AS A PLACE THAT EXISTS AS THE CONTEXT FOR THIS NEW HOTEL.BY CREATING MORE OF A DESTINATION, THIS LINKS THE WATERFRONT TO THE PROCESSION OF DC’S MONUMENTAL ATTRACTIONS, AS WELL AS OPENSUP THE AQUATIC TRAFFIC COMING FROM THE POTOMAC.
THE FORM INDUCES A MANNER OF PEACE THAT IS REMINISCENT OF WAVES AND AND RIPPLES, AND MAXIMIZESTHE VIEWS OVER THE WATER. EVEN MADE FROM CONCRETE AND STEEL, THE TIDAL SHIFT HOTEL EXUDES AN ETHEREAL LIGHTNESS SHROUDED IN CHERRY BLOSSOMS.
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National Museumor memorial
Maine Avenue SW
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Existing 40ft prommenade iswidened to 60 ft
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AWAKENING MARITIMEACTIVITY AND FISH MARKET
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CRUISE SHIP DOCKS
Market Square
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300-ROOM HOTEL ON THE DC WATERFRONT.MODELED AND RENDERED IN AUTOCAD 2008.
THE TIDAL SHIFT HOTEL ADDRESSES THE REVITALIZATION OF THE DC WATERFRONYT AS A PLACE THAT EXISTS AS THE CONTEXT FOR THIS NEW HOTEL.BY CREATING MORE OF A DESTINATION, THIS LINKS THE WATERFRONT TO THE PROCESSION OF DC’S MONUMENTAL ATTRACTIONS, AS WELL AS OPENSUP THE AQUATIC TRAFFIC COMING FROM THE POTOMAC.
THE FORM INDUCES A MANNER OF PEACE THAT IS REMINISCENT OF WAVES AND AND RIPPLES, AND MAXIMIZESTHE VIEWS OVER THE WATER. EVEN MADE FROM CONCRETE AND STEEL, THE TIDAL SHIFT HOTEL EXUDES AN ETHEREAL LIGHTNESS SHROUDED IN CHERRY BLOSSOMS.
T h e T i d a l S h i f t H o t e l
ROOF PLAN
MONKEY BREADSPA AND BATHS
THE REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR
BAOBAB TREE
MONKEY BREAD
ELEVATION
GABRIELLE JONES
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WAITINGROOMSPA ROOM 1
SPA ROOM 2
BATH 1
BATH 2OILS AND WATERROOM
STORAGE
WATER RESERVE
MONKEY BREADSPA AND BATHS
FLOOR PLAN
SECTION
THE MONKEY BREAD SPA AND BATHS IS A PILGRAMMAGE DESTINATION FOR THE ADVEN-TURER, WHO AT THE END OF THEIR JOURNEY DESIRES THE EXOTIC AND MYSTERIOUS HEAL-ING RITUALS THAT ARE PERFORMED IN THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND PLACE. THE PODS OF THE SPA HANG FROM THE BAOBAB TREE LIKE THE MONKEY BREAD FRUIT WITH STEEL CORDS COVERED IN BAOBAB BARK, AND ARE CON-NECTED BY INTERLAPPING, PATHWAYS AND STAIRS.
THE TRUNKS OF BAOBAB TREES CAN REACH 36FT IN DIAMETER. THE TRUNK OF THE M.B.S.B. IS 20 FT IN DIAMETER, AND THE HOL-LOWED TRUNK IS A RESERVOIR FOR THE WATER USED AT THE SPA, WHICH IS DRAWN UP IN A BUCKET AND TREATED IN THE OILS AND WATER ROOM. THE BAOBAB TREE IS KNOWN FOR ITS LONG LIFE AND FOR ALL OF THE LIFE SUSTAINING PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE HARVESTED FROM IT. THE MONKEY BREAD SPA AND BATHS SPEAKS TO THE BAOBAB TREE’S VERY NATURE.
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