This week ACE Team 3 separated into groups that focused on either the architecture, construction, or engineering aspect of the design project. Some students worked on making models in the model shop, while some brainstormed and tested ideas on Google SketchUp. Great work today, everyone! See you next week!
Getting down to business. Read More »
Today was a big day, because students presented their concepts for the building to the client! They had a week to put together a presentation to communicate their designs within a small group or individually. All the students presented outstanding work, from physical models to digital renderings and more! The client chose two designs that
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Team 1 this week toured Children’s Hospital under construction in the near north loop. [slideshow id=1873497445012334950&w=290&h=290]
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Power Construction was kind enough to show us around one of their current projects: Children’s Hospital in the near north loop. The project was especially interesting due to the large structural cantilevers, the sky garden, the hospital’s complex MEP requirements, some of the special medical equipment and the variety in the level of progress in different areas
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This week on Team 5 we met at Halvorson and Partners, toured their office, and got to see a little more about what engineers do every day. We also had a brainstorming activity to start defining the program of our design project. [slideshow] Reminders: We are not meeting on Nov. 24th – Enjoy the Thanksgiving
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This week, Team 5 went to the location of our design project. The project site is located along the river near the intersection of Harrison & Wells. After visiting the site, observing existing conditions, and taking photos, the team headed back to the office and completed a site analysis that will help to guide future design decisions. [slideshow] Reminders:
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All ACE participants are invited to visit the IIT College of Architecture Open House: You will need to bring a permission slip: ACE – IIT Student Tour Permission Slip 2010 We hope to see you there!
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Team 01 – Week 4 – CM / Owner Rep Activity Read More »
ACE students of the South Shore neighborhoods are invited for a third and final tour of the new SS High School, currently under construction and set to open in 2011. The tour, which is open to invited South-side students, will depart from the corner of 76th street and South Jeffrey at 3:30pm on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Please dress
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