Exterior Perspective - click to enlargeThe intricate mechanics of a mountain bike require constant adjustment, refinement, and adaptation to meet specific rider needs and trail conditions.

Shower Vignette - click to enlargeThis notion of tuning can be applied to architecture, allowing a building to accommodate changing site and environmental conditions, as well as the changing needs of its occupants.

The users could control this response physically and directly, encouraging a greater understanding and appreciation of the building’s functions, while gaining control over their own comfort while also reducing energy consumption.

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With contemporary technologies and new information processing systems, there is more cross-fertilization between design disciplines than ever before. How can the process of interdisciplinary production be promoted between design professions such as fashion, architecture, and industrial design? These design fields can foster bold and radical ideas, which are wearable and appearance-based and can draw connections between the structure and skin of a building with that of the human body and clothing.

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click to enlargeCountry music reflects the values of many Americans as its music and stories portray human emotions, life’s lessons and a pastoral culture. The music has been transformed overtime in response to its commercialization and has left its rural base roots. Today the music is widely celebrated and has been infused and influenced by many urban environments.

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click to enlargeHow can country music inform architecture and enable city dwellers to experience the music while demonstrating its culture?

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Today, many people seek immediate gratification by acquiring material objects to fulfill their needs. When a space encourages individuals to focus on spiritual fulfillment, they have the potential to strengthen the community, as they support one another.

Architectural space can create moments that encourage visitors to transcend their daily surroundings and be free to contemplate something larger than them. Such spaces encourage community values, respect, understanding and harmony through shared experiences.

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An after-school play space in Berlin, NY. The site program consists of one main earth structure and three portals which frame the beginnings of my site. The building program has a mixture of flexible play space and functional spaces. Children need a balance between inside and outside activity to develop fully. This natural space provides both to enhance creativity and imagination.