rillito civic center
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THE SITE
the site is an empty plot of land within the rillito river park in tucson, arizona.
prominent features of this site include a connection point to a major bike path network, a wash cutting through the site, a memorial dog shrine, and a cluster of large oak trees providing an excellent naturally shaded gathering space.
bike path network
wash cutting through the site
lowell memorial dog shrine
shade trees present on the site
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THE PROPOSAL
the proposal responds to nature without overriding it. it is a multi-level structure featuring risers that provide elevated views of the treetops, sunrise, sunset, and stars in the night sky.
the shade trees act as a natural extension of the space. the 2 interior spaces each feature a bathroom and are reservable as community rooms.
east-facing section
south-facing section
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THE MODEL
the model was constructed out of
basswood, with copper trees to depict the natural shaded space and a chipboard base model depicting the site’s topography.
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SITE CONTEXT RENDERINGS
these renderings were created using rhino render. these renderings were created to highlight the role of experience in the project design. the first two show how the project interacts with its site, including the wash and with the neighboring bike path. the second two show how the project is designed to accommodate views, including the sunset and the flooded wash.
