Thesis Draft
In an effort to reverse some of the damage we inflicted upon our environment with industrial development, the South Waterfront is a progressive leader in redeveloping our waterfront. There is a drive to not only restore the contaminated land, but to gi…
South Waterfront Development Plans
http://www.pdc.us/ura/north_macadam/willamette-greenway.asphttp://www.amaa.com/portfolio/project/?category=&project=185&redir=L3N1c3RhaW5hYmxlX2Rlc2lnbi8/IzQ=
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 […]
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…