Presentation Views
- Pick a number of eye level perspective views – we will look at these and short list those that we will want for your final pinup presentation
FAR/Massing Calculations:
- Complete the spreadsheet – I want to be able to see a before and after massing of your design – before you adjusted the massing and after
Open Space Use:
- Clarify Public/Private
- For all Public make sure you apply for a zoning bonus
- Locate all building entrances – begin to design the interior lobby for each
- Precedent Images – gather precedent images to show us your concept for each outdoor space.
- Scale objects – place some scale objects (basketball court, etc.) so you can get a sense of the scale of the outdoor spaces.
Apartment Layout:
- Jill will want to discuss your apartment layouts
Facade & Materials Studies:
- In order ask yourself these questions for your building facade
- How many materials types do you have – determine the transparency
- Is it Glass
- Is it Opaque/Solid
- If it is Glass –
- Stick system curtain wall
- Modular/United system
- Clear Glazing – no mullions – butt glazing
- If it is Solid –
- Metal Panel
- Precast Concrete
- Poured in Place Concrete
- Brick
- Masonry/Stone
- Rainscreen
- Terra Cotta
- Trespa Cement Board
- If it is Solid
- Is it smooth
- Is it rough/textured
- Balcony Studies
- Will you have balconies that project out?
- Will you have recessed (cave) balconies?
- Will you have large terraces
- Views & Exposures
- How does your facade & use of materials change for the different exposures (north/south/east/west)
- How does your facade differ to take advantage of significant views?
- How many materials types do you have – determine the transparency
Screen Captures from Today’s Class
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