Structural Engineer “John” Comes

Today in Studio a structural engineer, John, came to review our project and give structural advice. As we move into the construction documentation phase of the community build project, all the designs/concepts need to be tested practically and logistically. While our studio had a good idea of how the structure would be constructed, John will [...]

Friday at the HQ

Friday was a big day for the studio group as we traveled to the headquarters of the Conservancy. After our presentation with them Wednesday, we needed a bit more feedback in order to confidently move forward with the design. At the HQ, the plan was to bring the physical models and printed drawings to be [...]

Wildcard Wednesday

This week in studio, we started our design phase for the sweet grass basket stands. The studio was split into four groups each tasked with solving distinct design issues. My group was designated as the "wildcard" which means we aren't following any design parameters to start off. With a free range to design in, our [...]

Finishing Cleaning!

With the Spring Cleaning phase coming to an end, only a handful of projects remain to be finished. The tallest task among the remaining cleanups includes the project at Stephen Washington Park. The crew responsible for this project must finish their design solution to comply with ADA codes. At this pavilion, there are a couple [...]