TAUBMAN COLLEGE
ARCHITECTURE +
URBAN PLANNING
SHOW... DON’T TELL
ARCHITECTURE
STUDENT AWARDS
EXHIBITION 2023-24
SHOW... DON’T TELL
ARCHITECTURE
STUDENT AWARDS
EXHIBITION 2023-24
ARCHITECTURE
STUDENT AWARDS
EXHIBITION 2023-24
PROFESSORS
Lars Gräbner + Christina Hansen
STUDIO THEME
“Making Space, Living Space, Leaving Space”
The studio investigates the attributes of architectural and urban design components and their importance in relation to multi-unit housing. In particular an emphasis will be the significance of the connection between ‘housing’ and ‘dwelling’ in its urban context.
By concentrating on the inhabitants, their actions and behaviors, expectations and habits, as well as the specific urban local qualities, the observation in the design process will inform a sensitive process of dealing with a variety of design elements.
Student teams of three have developed sensitive and inspiring arguments through systematic, environmental and social concepts. The characteristics and use of private, semi-private (common), semi-public and public spaces have been studied in depth and attributes to their specific design and transitions have been developed.
The given site is a parcel within the 'Midtown West' development, the former Wigle Recreation Area in Midtown Detroit. The teams are encouraged to integrate the future one-acre Wigle Park into their urban approach and consider sustainable landscape design and stormwater considerations.
The goal of the studio is a realistic, yet inspiring and creative, comprehensive design of a multi-unit housing project in a urban context. The integrative design of all systems, such as structure and environmental systems, facade design and compliance to all regulatory measures are a core requirement.
By concentrating on the inhabitants, their actions and behaviors, expectations and habits, as well as the specific urban local qualities, the observation in the design process will inform a sensitive process of dealing with a variety of design elements.
Student teams of three have developed sensitive and inspiring arguments through systematic, environmental and social concepts. The characteristics and use of private, semi-private (common), semi-public and public spaces have been studied in depth and attributes to their specific design and transitions have been developed.
The given site is a parcel within the 'Midtown West' development, the former Wigle Recreation Area in Midtown Detroit. The teams are encouraged to integrate the future one-acre Wigle Park into their urban approach and consider sustainable landscape design and stormwater considerations.
The goal of the studio is a realistic, yet inspiring and creative, comprehensive design of a multi-unit housing project in a urban context. The integrative design of all systems, such as structure and environmental systems, facade design and compliance to all regulatory measures are a core requirement.