Carly Browngardt
Temple
University,
Tyler
School of Art and Architecture
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03 Bridging Spaces
YEAR: 2024 Fall
PROFESSOR: Fauzia Sadiq Garcia
Tower Boyer School of Music Bridging Spaces S.E.A. Market Site Plan
Site Plan
Exterior
YEAR: 2023 FALL
PROFESSOR: ERIC OSKEY
This group project I partnered with Olivia Filaferro and Michael Herrmann to address the challenges of climate change. Tuvalu, a small nation in the South Pacific made up of nine islands, is facing rising sea levels resulting in agricultural difficulties due to saltwater intrusion. In response, our project focuses on designing a sustainable vertical farming system. The design includes a water catchment system to tackle water scarcity and a pulley system to assist farmers in effciently managing crops without electricity. Our goal is to offer a lasting solution for Tuvalu that promotes food self-sufficiency and resilience against the impacts of climate change.
The platforms serve a dual purpose by functioning as circulation and as a space for crops to grow Form Diagram
A vertical design maximizes available space for plant growth.
A circle provides the largest area.
Water collection distributes into eight rain cisterns.
Petal shape allows light to filter through.
The open interior space is for the movement of water and crops.
The outer skin acts as a trellis for crops and minimizes land use.
Wind Pattern
YEAR: 2024 SPRING
PROFESSOR: MAURICIO BERTET
In collaboration with Breana Haselbarth, the Boyer School of Music at Temple University enhances the north end of Liacouras Walk and draws inspiration by the U-shape of the 1940 residence hall. A third-floor sky bridge connects the music school to Tomlinson Hall to facilitates instrument transportation. The courtyard is a central feature, designed to be accessible to both students and the public. It’s situated beneath Norris Street, providing a space for live performances and community engagement. The building spans six floors, with the Performance Arts Center on the west side and the School of Music on the east side. Sustainable features include sloped roofs for solar panels and a double-skin facade with shading fins.
YEAR: 2024 Fall
Circulation Diagram
A former oil refinery site in Long Beach, California is reimagined as a vibrant park and residential neighborhood to bridge the divide between the Westside community and parkland. The design prioritizes accessibility with pedestrian bridges connecting residents to the park’s amenities. The park features sports fields, mini golf, a proposed swimming facility, and dining areas. In the residential area of the site, housing densities are strategically positioned.The highest-density housing is located near the park, transitioning to middle-density housing and commercial spaces closer to the trolly line. Lower-density housing occupies the farthest areas.
For this phase of the project, we spent four weeks designing a building for our site. I chose an environmental center with gallery spaces, workshops, and classrooms where children can engage in hands-on learning about the site's history and environmental science. Connected to the building’s deck, the bridge serves as both a functional crossing and an interactive experience. Inspired by a chain link, its design features circular nodes with pathways along the perimeter and programmed spaces at the center. These areas host sculptures, interactive art, and community-driven installations, creating a dynamic connection between the park and the center.
Environmental Center
Bridge
Observe Relax Gather Learn
Observation Deck
Information Panels Seating Shade
Play
Environmental Center Information Panels Action Implement Execute
Climbing Nets Step Pods
PROFESSOR: JEFF RICHARDS
The market design focused on exploring the relationship between temporality and permanence in architecture while also developing methods to help minimize the ecological impact of the structures. Research into the Fairmount Park Conservancy’s future plans for FDR Park in South Phiadelphia inspired a proposal to create a permanent home for the Southeast Asian Market (S.E.A. Market). The proposed design includes vendor stalls, a commissary kitchen, and a cultural museum to celebrate and recognize the Southeast Asian community in Philadelphia. During the summer, when the market is not in use, the space serves as a spray grounds for children and families powered by rainwater collected from the vendor stalls.
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