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Urban Fabric

The project Urban Fabric explores the urban fabric of Knoxville through conversations and drawings. Through the designers Thesis, I created a method of capturing the perceived urban fabric of a space, based on listening and talking with those who call the city home. Discovering themes like Redlining and the Civil War, still remaining prevalent in the way they understood the city. The drawings, including the “Inception series,” capture the perceived urban fabric, fostering a sense of ownership and understanding among the residents.

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Retrofit

The “Retrofit” urban study was a quick project done as part of an ecology class, focused on revitalizing a hazardous site in Knoxville. The team aimed to address the effects of the Superfund Site, create an education facility, promote ecological function, and establish a recreational area. The study involved site selection and dealing with contamination challenges.

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Tröllljós

The Tröllljós or Museum of Light project was the author’s first design competition entry during grad school. The challenge involved creating a space for stargazing and multifunctional use. The design taught valuable lessons in merging culture and modern design. The use of 360-degree views and incorporation of sculptural elements were prominent features. Despite the initial limitations, it sparked enthusiasm for future competitions.

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Zhongshan Shipyard Park

Zhongshan Shipyard Park, originally a bankrupted shipyard from the 1950s, was redeveloped into a riverfront park in the Guangdong Province of China. It features sculptures that symbolize elements of the former shipyard. We worked collaborative with our teammates to understanding and study this site, and develop drawings.

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