01 FLUICITY

Urban Design

ARCH202A | FALL 2022

ADVISOR: SCOTT URIU

A visionary concept that transforms the space of a removed freeway into a dynamic urban landscape; preserving the essence of the freeway while incorporating fluid shapes and maintaining trajectory. Inspired by the concepts of walkable cities, Fluicity ensures easy access to essential amenities and sustainable practices, fostering a vibrant and accessible community.

Plan Drawing With Program

TOWERS

With the new city center, Fluicity is arranged with connecting paths that guide pedestrians and bikers to their destinations. The surrounding area features corporate spaces, large commercial stores, residential areas, parks, grocery outlets, and local retail stores, all within a walkable distance.

CES RESIDENTIAL EXISTING STRUCTURES

Circulation Diagram

In the heart of bustling traffic, ensuring seamless movement is essential. The design incorporates distinct walkway paths tailored to different speeds and directions. Additionally, designated bike lanes offer a swift and eco-friendly transportation option, separate from pedestrian foot traffic, ensuring a smooth and safe journey for all.

Cross Section Drawing With Program

RETAIL/LOBBY

UPPER OFFICES

RESIDENTIAL

GREEN SPACES

TOWERS

OUTDOOR DINING

LARGE RETAIL

Section A Section B

Longitudinal Section C Drawing With Program

Ribbon Layers

The presence of the ditch creates an opportunity for vertical utilization, making it possible to achieve the desired densities without extensive land usage. Through strategic stacking of programs, vertical space is maximized. To ensure ample sunlight reaches lower levels, the width of paths is minimized and major roads were elongated to create open spaces or skylights. Walkways seamlessly merge across different levels, following a ribbon-like design approach.

Scale: 1/32”=1’-0”

Medium: Arcylic Film, Corrugated Plastic, Foam Core, Musuem Board, Synthetic Grass

Concept Model Photos

Fluicity Video Trailer

In addition to the traditional drawings and models, I took a unique approach to showcase my city block project, through a video trailer. Not only does it present the concept and vision of the project, but also provides an immersive experience into the process behind its creation. Witness the evolution of the project from its inception to its final form. The video serves as a dynamic medium to communicate the essence of Fluicity, capturing its design and its elements.

Click the link or scan the QR Code to watch.

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La28 Concession Stand

Temporary Structures

ARCH202B | SPRING 2023

ADVISOR: ROB LEY

This concession stand serves as a vital component of the visual identity of LA28, capturing the vibrancy of the games and the unique icons of Los Angeles. As a temporary structure, it seamlessly blends functionality and aesthetics to create a space of community that will be installed and enjoyed throughout the duration of the Olympics.