This week, Team 7 mentors went through the scholarship / internship application process with the students and we got everybody started on theirs. We did not have time to finish them, since we had to move on to the project activities, but at least now everybody knows their username / pswd and how to navigate […]

Sweet, sweet progress.  We’re starting to turn program into spaces.  Putting structural alteration into reality (metaphorically?).  And by-George, we’re getting a Starbucks.  (I’m mean isn’t that what it’s really always been about – our caffeine dependency? We have to get through architecture school somehow…see below…) http://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/architects-and-coffee/ Nonetheless, over the next week, in anticipation of our

Hey Team! Everyone did a great job with the programming exercise this week. In order to further develop the project we split into two groups, site analysis and programming. Next week we will study the program spatially using massing exercises. Don’t forget to fill out your scholarship application form and have your parents proofread. Best of

Hi all! Things have been taking shape regarding Team 7’s final project. Not only have we picked a project, but we have also visited the site, worked on bubble diagrams and possible layouts, and stacking diagrams. Our project this year will be a Wellness Center, inspired on the busy lives of Chicagoans and how we

We started last nights meeting with a presentation about Interior Design and Branded Environments.  A few interior designers went through a comprehensive look at the different range of office designs they have worked on.  We covered some of the aesthetic choices that clients direct a design team on, as well as some fun and interesting

Hey guys, guys, its starting!!  This week was really the first week of actually assembling the beginnings of a renovated building – and it’s a pretty big first hurdle to jump.  It’s like finally starting that English paper after staring blankly at a white computer screen for 2 hours, and procrastinating on Facebook for another

In our previous ACE session we split into three groups and discussed the building program.  From our previous discussion we came to the conclusion to design a residence tower for college students in the neighborhood. We pulled out three large white boards and started jotting down ideas. Everyone did a great job in listing a

For now, example images of bubble diagrams – rest of blog post to come soon!  If you send me your bubble diagram before our next meeting on Thursday, I’ll post it to the blog!  (Or not, if you don’t want me too – whatevs.)

It’s decided – we’re clearing out the first three floors of the HWL and bringing in an entire floor-plate of Starbucks.  Just kidding – that would be so much coffee that no one would be able to function.  The last time I downed a double-cappuccino, I was so hyper I almost cut off my finger

Guys, get pumped about beginning our studio project, because I don’t want be the only one who is just tingling with anticipation!  We’re finally jumping into it – the Library Competition – it’s been decided.  We think that this project not only gives you a healthy set of constraints and problems to solve, but it