* a creative community hub..... scroll below to find out more
THE LOCATION: WYNWOOD
find out why Wynwood is such an exciting place to be
WYNWOOD
DOWNTOWN
MIAMI
SOUTH
BEACH
DEMOGRAPHICS: THE CREATIVE CLASS
a unique neighborhood draws a creative workforce
THE VISION: EPICenter
a multi -use building with a creative side to it.... click below to see more
THE SYSTEMS
a balance of systems create a truly sustainable project
ECONOMIC
ENVIRONMENTAL
SOCIAL
program
passive systems
social spaces
resource production
active systems
community building
Ground Floor
Commercial Space
Public Space (Rentable for Events)
Second Floor
"Office"/Studio Space
Third-Eigth Floor
Residential (Work/Live Communities)
Roof
Destination Commercial Space
(Rooftop Bar/ Restaurant/ Club/ Etc.)
Residential Amenities
Tower
Aeroponics Greenhouse/Circulation
THE STRATEGY: A HYBRID APPROACH
a single system will serve multiple functions, increasing it's return on investment
Solar Panels on a Roof Generate Electricity
Solar Panels Raised on a Secondary
Structure Create a Shaded Rooftop
Social Space
This Solar System now generates revenue from both electricity and rentable space
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THE LIFESTYLE: CREATE / LIVE / PLAY
units support the creative startup, giving them a flexible place to start their own business
GROUND PLAN
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Facade Partial Opened
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LIVE the LIFE you CREATE
THE DETAILS: INTERACTIVE FACADE
an adaptive/interactive facade with the ability to be changed by its building inhabitants
Recycled Plastics
Base Panel
Interchangeable/Modifiable Panels
LED Lights
Art
3D Printed Design
LIVE / CREATE UNIT "FRONT PORCH"
see how these panels are made.... you'll be amazed....
Plastic is recycled into 3D printer material. This material is then used to print new panels for the facade, designed or altered anyway the user wants it.
Systems Integration Study
Systems Section Study
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Design Process/Studies
This website is my design thesis project for Florida Atlantic University. A culmination of 10 semesters of design education, this comprehensive project focuses on sustainable design systems, financial feasibility analysis, and design marketing. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me through the comment box to the right. Thank you!
