M.Arch. Masters Project Gallery 3

Christopher Phillips, "Urban Margins: An Architectural Narrative." This project gathers negative/marginal spaces of Manhattan’s past, and channels the interplay of space and narrative. A dream sequence narrative follows the alley, the fire escape, and the rooftop. The rooftop is an end condition, a U-turn space. It floats atop a labyrinth of program, offering an isolated connection with the city. 1 of 2.

Christopher Phillips, "Urban Margins: An Architectural Narrative." Spatial elements of the dream begin to take shape in the restaurant. The final design becomes an embodiment of the stories being told, a nostalgic machine reifying moments of Manhattan’s past based on its marginalized contexts, enticing its patrons with a walk through their own tight knot of fantasy. 2 of 2.

Charlotte Page, "Space | Place." Examination of the experience of subject (space) and its relation to the object (place). Space is formed by a subject. Place is independent of subject. Space is formed by novels, films, photographs, stories, and memories as much as it is by its physical environment. Each subject defines the space differently each time he experiences and moves through it. Analytical architectural drawing begins to erode the subjective point of view by offering multiple views simultaneously. 1 of 2.

Charlotte Page, "Space | Place." Examination of the experience of subject (space) and its relation to the object (place). Space is formed by a subject. Place is independent of subject. Space is formed by novels, films, photographs, stories, and memories as much as it is by its physical environment. Each subject defines the space differently each time he experiences and moves through it. Analytical architectural drawing begins to erode the subjective point of view by offering multiple views simultaneously. 2 of 2.

Justin DeGroff, "Alleviating Homelessness in Chicago." A self-sufficient, revenue generating node, which combines commerce and a support system to alleviate homelessness in Chicago. 1 of 2.

Justin DeGroff, "Alleviating Homelessness in Chicago." A self-sufficient, revenue generating node, which combines commerce and a support system to alleviate homelessness in Chicago. 2 of 2.

Stephanie Marcan, "Marine-Based Oil Rig Eco Hotel." By twisting the symbol of oil dependency into an ecologically preserved, environmentally accountable and revenue-producing prototype, the ideals of reuse, energy and environments can be viewed through a new lens. Interesting and innovative living spaces and environments aided by sustainable integrations create a “living machine” that establishes connections between all building systems as well as inhabitant inputs and outputs. 1 of 3.

Stephanie Marcan, "Marine-Based Oil Rig Eco Hotel." Activities Deck. The top deck would be the hub for all manner of activities, events and ecosystem interaction. Guests will be able to see and experience hands-on an active ecosystem in an isolated environment. 2 of 3.

Stephanie Marcan, "Marine-Based Oil Rig Eco Hotel." Accommodations. Hotel suites would surround the perimeter of the rig to exploit the ample views of the surrounding ocean. The center mass would be divided by indoor program elements with connections to the outside air and weather. 3 of 3.

Gergana Velichkova, "Facade Retrofit: High Performance Facade Systems for an Existing Building." System 1: Performance + Daylight. This facade system serves two main goals. First, to achieve significantly higher performance values than the existing facade and second, to bring into all spaces of the residential unit sufficient amounts of daylight. 1 of 3.

Gergana Velichkova, "Facade Retrofit: High Peformance Facade Systems for an Existing Building." System 2: Folded Transparency. “Folded Transparency” is about achieving the minimal structure that is necessary to support a fully glazed facade system, which permits unobstructed views to the exterior and plenty of daylight. 2 of 3.

Gergana Velichkova, "Facade Retrofit: High Performance Facade Systems for an Existing Building." System 3: Adaptive Skin – Transformable Space. The facade system consists of modular panels with different functions. The facade becomes a surface for manipulation, where the relationship between the skin of the building and the user is reestablished. 3 of 3.