The Division

Project Program:
To design a structural cover and multi-use, fully accessible viewing platforms located at Egret Park (Riverside Drive @ I-5 Freeway) for the observation, viewing and overall enjoyment of the Southern California Metro Link train system and it enters the Southern California Regional Rail Authority Taylor Yard maintenance facility across the LA River from Egret Park.

Objective:
Study alternative ways in which the articulation of structural geometry, structural materialist and human activities can furnish different ways of approaching inhabiting and perceiving space. To also take into consideration of variable such as only 3 points of support, ADA compliance ramp, and 10-foot head height clearance.

Concept:
The division between two worlds and implementation of angular cues throughout the project.

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Class: Architectural Design 384

Semester: Spring 2017

Professor: Mr. Alibakhsian

Conceptual Diagrams:

Plans:

Renderings:

First Floor

Concept - The LA River starts from a 270 degree angle to a 330 degree angle river, which was implemented throughout the design of each iteration.

Site Analysis and Preliminary Investigation:

Diagrams:

Site
Close Up
Main Entrance
The park follows circular pattern
Circular design continued on stone sitting
The slope transitioning from 270 to 330 degrees
The location the project has to view