very first concept models
MIDTERM-DESIGN
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connected
cultural center - miami
florida
international university
school
of architecture
CONCEPT: the
human exploration of a digital network.
NETWORK:
a
system of interwinig lines
the feeling of
constant movement and connectivity is my main focus for this project.
OPPORTUNITIES://
the connected cultural
center provides the opportunity for experimentation not only with form,
circulation, and
proggramatic issues, but also with the integration of the digital media
in both the design process
and the the actual
project. there is also an opportunity to "reverse"
the design process. instead of designing
from 2d to 3d, one can maximize the use of computer technology and design
from 3-dimensions and then generate a 2-dimentional
plan. circulation also becomes a very important element
in this project and my proposal attempts to make it a very dominating feature.
in fact, the circulation is the exposition
(or at least will be by the end of the term).
very first concept
models
the site provides the system by way of a series of overlapping grids created by the edge conditions.
circulational studies
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circulation is
very important in my project. thus, what i am attempting to communicate
is the distrubution of people to different
areas of the project by means of a main
circulatory path which "splits" off into other secondary
paths.
this, of course, is very similar to the way that the internet works.
through the use of technology, the circulation
will also serve as a very important means of communication in my project.
my ultimate goal is to challenge the boundries
of "traditional architecture" and the senses of those who will use
the temporary building by providing a transition between the physical world
and the virtural world
rather than just a
simple ramp.
programatic studies-within context
experimentation with inflatable architecture
here the forms
begin to change and take on a more organic shape as i take into consideration
the possibilities of an architecture which
is supported with air.
the challenge of
structure and materiality
one of the most
interesting aspects of this project is the fact that is is meant to be
a temporary structure to be used for
only five years. this can be particularly challenging for the architect
considering that architecture is usually meant
(and seen by people) to be permanent in nature, or at least long lasting.
the question
of materiality
now comes to mind. i plan on taking advantage of this unusual issue
to explore the use of diferent materials and
their impact on the way that architecture is built and the way that it
is percieved.
schematic design
midterm process renderings
i
welcome critiques. if you have any constructive critisism or general
comments that refers to this project please e-mail me your comments at
gabefuentes@collegeclub.com