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Lloyd District Site Diagrams

In trying to employ a certain diagramming method, I looked towards MVRDV’s techniques in capturing a site’s essence from many perspectives. MVRDV’s diagrams …

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Site Analysis Diagrams

Compare/Contrast

Understanding the site through visual analysis is vital in the design process. Whether it is through photography, art interpretation, mapping, labeling, or collaging, the analysis can help bring out ideas, concepts, and goals that are specific to the site you are working with. Petra Kempf’s book, “You Are the City” illustrates the way she would […]

Site Mapping With Photography

When thinking about visual mapping and representing the site, there are two different aspects to consider.  One is simply portraying information.  Tools to show existing site conditions such as traffic, figure ground studies and others that visually express some of the infrastructure and background of the site and the areas surrounding.  The other type of […]

Site Panorama

More Site Photos

Janine Benyus: Biomimicry in action

Michael Pawlyn: Using nature’s genius in architecture

Site Analysis – Part 1

These mapping diagrams were taken from the Lloyd District Development Strategy created by the Portland Development Commission in 2001. The analysis shows what attractions are existing currently versus what areas need improvement or have building opportunities in the near future. The Central Core is the area identified at the center of the district, where my […]

Resources/Annotated Bibliography

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