g r o · w a k e · n e r [groh-weyk-ner] noun
an
instrument through which to experience the
grace of God in nature. This chapel is located in Anderson, SC, on the
highest point of Anderson
University’s natural campus, overlooking their 64 acre
natural forest, a 15 minute walk from
the main campus. Designed in 2010 under the guidance of Professor Harry Harritos.
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ORIGIN English : grow + awaken
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v e r d · @ · x i s [vûrd-at-sis] noun
a new ecology for the 21st century Barcelona Eixample through surgical interventions for an
1. P rop
ose
urban transformation, with emphasis on open public space. Designed by Maria Veronica Acosta and Kevin Miller in 2009 under the guidance of Tony
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Montes and Santi Ibarras. Clemson UniversityBarcelona study abroad program. ORIGIN Spanish : verde (meaning green) + English : axis
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Private Office 20.000 sqm
Public Office Academic
4.000 sqm 7.000 sqm Housing 15.000 sqm 6.000 sqm
Private office
Retail Warehouse 8.000 sqm Park 12.000 sqm
Housing Warehouse Academic Retail
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Public office
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6. B uild ing
Pro g
ram
v e r d · @ · x i s [vûrd-at-sis] open public space in an urban verd@xis urban park is intended to
In response to the growing need for environment, the design of the
break the formality of the typical eixample interior public space while maintaining the continuity of the eixample grid. This was achieved by
elevating the park from the street and surrounding
it with program to mimic a typical eixample block. As a result from inside the park the space remains intimate while the city moves around its borders.
N, NW, NE 1. Open 2. Glass 3. Transluscent 4. Wire Mesh
W, E 1. Glass 2. Translucent 3. Open 4. Wire Mesh
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SW, SE 1. Translucent 2. Glass 3. Open 4. Wire Mesh
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S 1. Wire Mesh 2. Translucent 3. Glass 4. Open
e · m e r c · t i o n [ih-murk-shuhn] noun
the tool displaying the past, present, and future of
Gowanus neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY. This Environmental Science Park and Research Center the
houses the Gowanus museum, Gowanus Canal Community Development Coorporation offices and co-working spaces, as well as classrooms and research labs. Designed in 2010 under the guidence of professor David Lee. Clemson University - New York study abroad program.
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ORIGIN English : emerge + connection
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e · m e r c · t i o n [ih-murk-shuhn]
past, assessing what is in the present, and planning for the future. GCCDC invitions the Gowanus neighborhood to blossom to Learning from the
its potential and become one of the best neighborhoods in Brooklyn, to live, work, and play; setting an example
HUN
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entrance to
CLASSROOMS
for others.
TON S
T.
start of green hill
entrance to environmental science labs
entrance to
MUSEUM
SMIT H
ST.
greenhill
ramp
courtyard
educational green roof
TRACKS
lab 1 Men
MUSEUM
Men
restrooms
restrooms
Wom en
en
Wom
seminar room
restroom
co-working
co-working spaces
elevator ramp
lab 2
GCCDC
lab 3
elevator
lab 3
ramp
green roof
entrance to
HS
T.
street level: 0 ft.
TRACKS co-working
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lab 3
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A C O S ST. TA SMITH
SMITH ST.
ft. _ above street level: +26
above street level: +12 _ft.
seminar room museum
scale: 1/16
seminar room museum
above street level: 41 ft.
above street level: 38 ft.
TRACKS co-working
education welcome entrance green hill
green roof
educational green roof
lab 3
lab 2
lab 1 museum
gccdc
9TH ST.
9T
HUNTINGTON ST.
OFFICES
AIAS Freedom By Design
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Clemson University Spring 2011 - Easley, SC Project Manager
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