Population mapping of neighborhoods adjacent to MLK Busway.
Mapping of existing recreational facilities nearby MLK Busway.
Cinematic Plan of views along area of focus.
Plan and Axonometric diagrams of site.
Perspectival Section Cuts through two of the recreational facilities.
View from above valley in North Oakland.
View from Inside bus.
Night view along busway.
Diagram of algorithmically formed openings in planes.
Model studies for varying plane opacities.
CNC-milling of section of final site model.
Final site model (See more images via link to the right)
When: Spring 2010
Course: Thesis Studio
Site: Pittsburgh, PA
Individual Work
My thesis project during my final semester focused on the human perception of speed and motion while riding on a bus. While architecture is typically designed for the pedestrian, it is often more common to experience buildings while in moving vehicles. The site of my project was a half-mile stretch of road along the MLK Busway that runs through Pittsburgh. By activating formerly abandoned spaces the project improves economic, social, and physical connections across the busway. A rhythmic series of planes radiate out from proposed recreational facilities to enhance experiential qualities of speed and motion.
Further Documentation:
Videos: View From Bus
Pictures: Site Model (under 'projects')
