Life
Studio During the 10-week studio, students added to the site analysis and researched pedestrian-use, employing Gehl Architects’ working methods. In addition to using the 12 Quality Criteria, in one exercise called “Life Space Building” students took on different roles: student, artist, business woman, clubber, etc. to establish the required program elements needed to create vital public space that is inviting to all.
Space
Over the course of the terms, students continually refined their initial group and individual design proposals, working between districts and site scales and responding to feedback from guests, peers, faculty and from Louise Grassov of Gehl Architects.
Buildings Students using Gehl Architects’ working methods exercise
source: Gehl Architects
Louise Grassov working with students
Louise Grassov first introduced students to Gehl Architects’ working methods while in Copenhagen. Students benefitted from an additional two weeks working with her in Seattle, during the middle and end points of the studio. She provide valuable feedback to guide the development of students’ designs for the pedestrian realm.
Design
UW Masters students working in Studio
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