Arch 24 Portfolio by Kate Handwerger2010

Research of Chinatown Boundary 1866 -1930

Further research about exist issues in Chinatown recent years

Map shows the project site and two districts in San Francisco

Map shows the blocks around the project site

Second study model represents the density and twist history of Chinatown.

Study on buildings’ view and high

Study buildings on corner lots

In class exercise: model #1

Study model #4

In this sketch, I try to understand a building on corner lot with reach out design.

Study model #4 :focal point on the continue line and gravity issue.

Study model # 5 :focal point on continue line and tension between..

Study model # 5 :focal point on continue line and tension between.

Sketch: looking for possible shape for the Language learning center in Chinatown.Book represents education in both Chinese and American cultures.

Sketch #1: try to find a suitable idea that contains my previously search point ( continued history line; multiple layer issues;)

Sketch #2: Dividing one object to two parts which reflect CT and Financial District.

Sketch #4: a. Discuss the gravity issue on structureb. Two parts how to Interact each other in harmonious way

Sketch #5: Two parts how to Interact each other in harmonious way

Sketch #6

Sketch #7

Sketch #8: giving a idea how this project related to the site.

Study on air circulation

Study on structure and gravity issue

Study of interior stairs how to support the building structure.

Floor plans show program of activities

Final model

Final model

Enter level floor plan

Perspective view of Learning Center front entrance. It gives a basic idea how space to be used

Detail view

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