Site Visit 0.006 {mock}

I chose to look at performance space as the element I wanted to mock up on the site. I chose to look at a more moderate-scaled amphitheater. Below is my first attempt at a free-hand amphitheater.

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Site Visit 0.005 – {Synth}

For my fifth site visit, I chose to create my photosynth at my hypothetical site to implement my hypothesis for the GPS/SMS wayfinding technology. The site was the intersection of Royal and Mandeville. I chose this location as it is in close proximity to Elysian Fields and has always appeared to be a busy area [...]

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Project 2.001 – Investigate . Reveal . Translate . {Case Study}

For my case study investigation I chose to examine the Amphibious Architecture project located in New York City. The project was really interesting that it involved an interactive system designed to provide visual feedback from the water quality of the river through floating sensors tethered to the bank. The sensors contain LED lights that change [...]

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Project 2.001 – Investigate . Reveal . Translate . {definitions}

Chemical Proportions – For this topic I researched electrodes as well as odor sensors and how this technology could apply to landscape architecture. An electrode is defined as “a conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region.” Although there are many different types of electrodes, only a few such as those [...]

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Site Visit: 0.004 {observe:diagram:sketch:annotate}

For the observational and annotation site visit, I chose a vantage point adjacent to an abandoned industrial building at the corner of Chartres St. and Montegut St. This location was chosen because I am focusing my attention on how the industrial presence of the neighborhood leaves more of a scar on the landscape than just [...]

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