WRITTEN STATEMENT
Last week I had great site visit to South Waterfront. Facts provided by Ar. Bob Hesting about the district were evoking. After going through South Waterfront Design Guidelines by ‘Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’ and other online resources; I came across very interesting facts, which helped me to shape up my thesis draft. I […]
Old House Dahlias
During my site visit recently, I noticed a field of Dahlias in one of the yet to be developed lots. I spoke to the woman working and I found out that it is a lot owned by one of the developers who is renting out the lot for this u-pick field until it c…
Thesis Draft
Precedent 1: Lexis on the Park, Portland’s Pearl District, Mithun Architects Precedent 2: Sierra Bonita Apts, West Hollywood, CA, Tighe Architects Concepts: 1 “Green Street” on SE Holladay Street (lush trees and plantings, park area revitalized for Saturday Market, bioswales, rainwater harvesting), 2 Community Involvement (large open spaces for communal use, colors, textures, art expressive of the local character) and […]
Thoughts on Programming
I began thinking about what kind of civic building I could utilize keeping in mind the site’s adjacency to public transit, parking, and the potential for new commercial and residential development. In doing some research, I came across the idea of adding a public market place, similar to Pike’s Place Market in Seattle. It seems […]
Thesis Site Selection
Appeal for a Site in the Los Angeles Area over Portland pilot EcoDistricts I love studying in Portland because it is such a beautiful city where EcoDistrict initiatives are already established. Portland in general has a great history of planning … Continue reading →
The Invisible Man
The invisible man retreating in the shadows. Is he there because he genuinely feels most comfortable in this condition? Or …
South Waterfront Research
Images from “Portland South Waterfront Greenway – Conceptual Schematic Design Phase”August 2004Buster Simpson Zoning and other maps from “South Waterfront Plan” Adopted on November 13, 2002Effective January 20, 2003 from the City of Portland…
Potential Programs
I have been considering two options for potential building programs for the South Waterfront.One of those options in a physical rehabilitation center. The presence of OHSU seems to make this an ideal site for a program relating to health and healing. C…