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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

project 3 analysis

here is a link to all of the project 3 analysis files

https://www.yousendit.com/download/K0JUaUNGUnJiR0kwTVE9PQ

Urban Design and Planning Analysis

Here is the UPD Presentation
Here is their Resource List

If the link above doesn't work, try this...

REVISION of scale for case study

Instead of 1"=5000'-0" for the scale comparison, we are now doing 1"=200'-0"

Here is the updated brief.

Important Announcements for LA3

(1) Case Studies: I would like to meet with you for 10 minutes between now and Friday morning to review your progress on your case study assignment. I will be available Wednesday 9:30-11am (yes, now!) 6-9pm, Thursday 6-9pm, and Friday 9am-12pm. This is mandatory, but you must approach me.

(2) Arch & LA Pinup on Friday: Sevak has invited us to join Arch 6 (3rd Floor Lounge) this friday from 10-12 to see how they have approached site analysis. I would also like YOU to pin up the work you have done for this session. Location will be announced later. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE FORMAL LANDSCAPE REVIEW ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

(3) This Sunday from 4-8pm: MODEL BUILDING! Please come at 4, dinner will be served, but we def. need your help to build a context model for our section.

Don't forget that I (Dorothy) will be available as a resource for you even if I won't be working directly with you this week.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Project 4 Launch-City Hall Plaza

Despite the 90 degree weather, this should be a fun project.

Project Statement
Working Schedule (Also check out the calendar link above for updated info)

Project Launch Presentation

Base Maps
1"=40'-0" Scale Base Map (36"x36")
1"=2000'-0" Scale Context Map (11"x17")
1"=2000'-0" Scale Context Map without Site Boundaries (11x17)

If all fails, try this link

Monday, July 5, 2010

case study assignment

Click here for the project brief

Remember that it is due next Monday, July 12th!

Back Bay Fens field trip

If you are interested in more information about the Back Bay Fens, see the following links:

Kathy Poole (University of Virginia)
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy