Tide and Divide.
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These facade studies investigate movement through the tension between rigid grids and softened curves. Linear frameworks provide structure, while bent and layered elements introduce delicacy and visual instability. Subtle shifts in curvature transform flat surfaces into dynamic assemblies, blurring the line between order and motion.
These facade studies investigate movement through the tension between rigid grids and softened curves. Linear frameworks provide structure, while bent and layered elements introduce delicacy and visual instability. Subtle shifts in curvature transform flat surfaces into dynamic assemblies, blurring the line between order and motion.
Site Context.
Site Context.
Located in downtown Chicago on the riverwalk, the site landscape draws inspiration from the river’s continuous movement and layered pedestrian experience. The building is positioned at a 45-degree angle to respond to surrounding circulation while softening the rigidity of the urban grid through fluid pathways and landscaped transitions.
Located in downtown Chicago on the riverwalk, the site landscape draws inspiration from the river’s continuous movement and layered pedestrian experience. The building is positioned at a 45-degree angle to respond to surrounding circulation while softening the rigidity of the urban grid through fluid pathways and landscaped transitions.
The final facade is influenced by the river's sense of flow, using sweeping forms and layered surfaces to evoke motion and reflect the dynamic relationship between the city and the river. Together, the site plan and facade work to emphasize fluidity, creating a seamless connection between architecture, landscape, and Chicago’s waterfront context.
The final facade is influenced by the river's sense of flow, using sweeping forms and layered surfaces to evoke motion and reflect the dynamic relationship between the city and the river. Together, the site plan and facade work to emphasize fluidity, creating a seamless connection between architecture, landscape, and Chicago’s waterfront context.
Chunk Model.
Chunk Model.
Before constructing my final model, I sought to resolve the chosen facade materials at a much larger scale of 1' = 1/4". An additional focus of this study was to understand how light permeates space—how filtered daylight passes through layered surfaces, casts shifting shadows, and reinforces the facade’s sense of fluidity. By testing material transparency, density, and curvature at this scale, the model became a tool for evaluating the spatial and atmospheric impact of light within the interior.
Before constructing my final model, I sought to resolve the chosen facade materials at a much larger scale of 1' = 1/4". An additional focus of this study was to understand how light permeates space—how filtered daylight passes through layered surfaces, casts shifting shadows, and reinforces the facade’s sense of fluidity. By testing material transparency, density, and curvature at this scale, the model became a tool for evaluating the spatial and atmospheric impact of light within the interior.
Thus emerges the name of this project... Tide & Divide.
Thus emerges the name of this project... Tide & Divide.
The overall form of the building reflects the tides of the river, while characteristic slots found throughout the project allow for programmatic divides. As an artist residency, the building contains a range of spaces from apartments to studios to galleries. Artists are able to live, create, and celebrate their work all in one building.
The overall form of the building reflects the tides of the river, while characteristic slots found throughout the project allow for programmatic divides. As an artist residency, the building contains a range of spaces from apartments to studios to galleries. Artists are able to live, create, and celebrate their work all in one building.
Key
Key
Typical Plan
Enclosed Atrium
Studio Hall
Pin-Up Space
Studio Apartment 1
Studio Apartment 2
Street Level Plan
Resident Lobby
Public Lobby/Cafe
Cantilevered Outdoor Space
Outdoor Installation Plaza
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