DESIGN+BUILD PROJECTS BY CLEMSON COMMUNITY BUILD
This week marked a significant milestone in our community build project: we completed the foundation work! This step is essential in any construction project, setting the groundwork—quite literally—for everything that will be built on top. Here’s a look at the process we followed and what it took to bring this foundation to life. 1. Excavation [...]
Our community build project has been coming together piece by piece, and it’s thrilling to see real, tangible progress as we prefabricate various structural elements like columns and rafters. This hands-on experience has been packed with challenges, but it’s also been incredibly rewarding to learn so many new skills along the way. One of the [...]
Every Monday night, Bar Mash at the Cigar Factory comes alive with music, giving us the perfect way to unwind after long days spent working on our community build project. Whether we’re cranking out shop drawings or preparing for construction on-site, we look forward to the evening—especially with the staff reserving us a parking spot [...]
This semester, I’m diving into the world of ceramics in a class called Intro to Craft. Our current project is focused on creating modular objects using cone-shaped ceramics. The goal is to experiment with different methods to bring our vision to life, combining craftsmanship and design in a way that pushes boundaries. My partner and [...]
In our recent Urban Design Seminar, a classmate and I had the opportunity to present two significant readings that delve into different perspectives on city planning. The first was “City Planning According to Artistic Principles” by Camillo Sitte, a classic text that emphasizes the role of artistry and human experience in urban design. The second, [...]
With the fall semester starting up this late august, a few of us decided to catch a Charleston Riverdogs game, a minor league team for the Tampa Bay Rays. For a few of us, this was our first time catching a game since moving down to Charleston in January. Rooting for the home team of [...]
Embarking on an internship is like stepping into a doorway leading to the professional world, unsure of what lies beyond. As part of a semester-long internship program, I had the privilege of immersing myself in the intricate world of architecture, a journey filled with learning, challenges, and moments of sheer inspiration. Documenting each step of [...]
In the heart of Charleston's Old Towne Creek Park, 10 of us are crafting more than just a pavilion—we're shaping a community. This project, part of Clemson's Community Build Program, began with individual designs that evolved into collaborative concepts presented to the Parks Department, receiving great feedback both times. After rigorous sessions, we finally settled [...]
As we gear up for the exciting phase of our Old Towne Creek Park Community Build initiative, we're putting the finishing touches on our unique designs, set to be presented to a select group from the Charleston County Park Department later today. Over the past week and a half, we've delved deep into researching the [...]
In our Community 1:1 class, a significant portion is dedicated to a book club experience. Over the semester, we'll delve into three compelling reads: "The Speed of Trust," "Out of Architecture," and "Raising the Bar or Let My People Go Surfing." Every Thursday, we gather for an engaging hour and a half, unraveling the pages [...]