Review of Urban Design Pin-up
Concept: Overall the feedback I received on my design was very positive. Reviewers said they loved my ideas on focusing on the interactions of residents with the sustainable attributes of the building to educated people. They suggested that I focus … Continue reading →
Urban Design and Concept Analysis Pin-Up
This is a link to my Presentation board. http://issuu.com/steven_glassman/docs/urban_design_review_board Diagrams include: Site Diagram – Nodes Site Diagram – Large Site Spaces
After the review…..
For last pin-up on Friday I developed urban layout for area between Ross Island Bridge and Marquam Bridge. I felt, it is extremely important to understand the context of the site and then start with site design. As per the reviewers, site analysis and urban ideas are really strong and realistic. I also, worked on […]
Pin-Up Reflection
After the pin-up on Friday, I feel as though I am headed in the right direction with my design concept and ideas, but I need to refine them in order to move forward with the project. The concept of “life behind the wall” seems to have potential because it deals with the greatest issue of […]
First Stab at the Site Design
Concept: The design idea focuses on how the process of food and art production occur on site and create interactive spaces for residents and visitors to exchange ideas and products. I think this could be emphasized further in my thesis project in terms of the actual building design, making it very clear how the massing […]
Macro Site Design: Reflection
This is my current progress on the over all site design for my project. My concept for the site design is a mediation through the site. This applies to the larger context of storm water from the local environment being treated through the site before i…
The Big Picture
What are the overall goals for this thesis project? I have been asking myself this question over the last few months, but I think they need to be stated in order to progress in the design process. OVERALL OBJECTIVE: To create an attractive, lively downtown center in the Lloyd District to bring in a diversity of […]
Reflection from the Site Design Process
What I have learned from this week is that my project concept has become somewhat convoluted. I have done a very thorough analysis of Hollywood in relation to my site and much larger connections. Through extensive programming I began to … Continue reading →