Reviewers: Scott Uriu, Monica Mendoza, Electrice Harris, Marcelo Spina, Violeta Smart, Geoffrey von Oeyen, David Freeland, Pavel Getov, Jimenez Lai, Teddy Slowik, Ismael Soto, Michael Anderson, Rick Gooding, Anna Niemark, Kristy Balliet, Craig Atkinson, Andrew Wright, Casey Hughs, Joe Day, Tom Day.
During the first five weeks of the studio there was an ongoing design project which included the study of a series of computer solid modeling forms on a base that included tutorials and the requirements for sectional and analytic spatial studies necessary to begin the design of a tall structure. This formal and spatial pattern study was intended to serve as an architectural paradigm for the development of an individual architectural language intended to be advanced through the design and construction of an iconic building project- a new multi-use affordable housing tower for MacArthur Park.
The next 15 weeks of the studio will be primarily devoted to the elaboration of this formal and spatial sectional study for the design of a multi-income multi-use high-rise live-work housing tower. This building will incorporate multiple floors of media, retail, and public dining facilities that include public spaces and recreational facilities (indoor and outdoor). Both a transient and boutique hotel will be located within this building complex hosting 300 rooms. There will be 300 market-rate housing units (1,2,3 bedroom and/or live-work lofts) alongside 300 affordable housing units (1,2,3 bedroom and/or live-work lofts), 30 transitional family housing units (1 and 2 bedroom) with adjacent public facilities. There will also be 30 micro-housing units and adjacent community living and dining facilities on site. Day care facilities will be included alongside commercial space of 150,000 sq. ft.
This new housing complex will situated in high-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise structures alongside 500 parking spots provided below ground and/or at podium level alongside substantive public landscape and community amenities.
Selected Student Work
