Lower Hill Design
Bridging the Gap
The stream in this project is an important symbol. It connects the site to its history and signals the transition of the Hill District to a sustainable, vibrant, modern time period. Nature is integrated into modern urban design to create a blend of productive indoor and outdoor spaces.
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The Lower Hill Bridging the Gap design looks to create a sustainable, connected, livable community. A large open space in the center of the site allows for outdoor and community programing to occur.
Land Use Calculations
Section 1 : Examining the Central Greenspace (Section AA')
Section 2 : Examining the Residential Complex (Section BB')
Lower Hill Design
These drawings show the relationship between designed building footprints and the surrounding urban context. Building layout preserves and emphasizes views of the city skyline, and increase in height closer to the CAP project. The site aims to emphasize and facilitate the connection between the Hill District and Downtown Pittsburgh through the previously proposed CAP project
Bird's Eye View (Left) and Axon Drawing (Right)
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