ANTOINETTE BLACK

Table of Contents

Deconstructing Space

The Biological Prothesis

Waterfowl Observatory

Passyunk Gym

Carpenter Library

Live + Play

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03-04

05-06

07-10

11-16

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Deconstructing Space Media: Graphite on Bristol, Chipboard

A deconstruction of a section of Morphosis Cahill Center for As-tronomy reassembled into a collage, suggesting multiple interpreta-tions for orientation. The collage was then translated into a 9”x9” chipboard model and drafted in plan and section.

The Biological ProsthesisMedia: MDF, Aluminum, Acrylic; Graphite on mylar

A model metaphorically mimicking the integration system of the Nautili-us Pompulius. The sea animal’s shell contain ducts that create a small-er system within a larger system. The axonometric dissects the object of the model.

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Waterfowl ObservatoryMedia: Illustrator,3Ds Max, Photoshop, Butter Board

A draft, model, and 3D rendering of a concept for a waterfowl obser-vatory. The envelope is developed off of a system of slices and folds that allow light to pass through.

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Ground Floor First Floor

Transitional

Ritual

Private

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Passyunk GymMedia: Photoshop, Illustrator, 3Ds Max, Bass wood, Styrene, Chipboard

A conceA concept for a gym in Philadelphia. The grid and lofted envelope give scale and measure the movement of a gymnast’s ritual. The gym programmatically suits the routine of the parallel bars as well as dwelling for occupants.

Carpenter LibraryMedia: Revit, 3Ds Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrylic, Chipboard

A suA sustainable design intended to bring interest to learning with its iconic size. Standing at 88 ft. tall, the structure gives the occupants a feeling of floating with its transparent glass envelope. It also gives back to the community with its green roof, 5000 square foot terrace, and green wall.

Beulah Street

7th Street

Carpenter Street

Montrose Street

Passyunk Avenue

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Semi-Public

Public Core

Conference Room

Computer Lab/Media

Children Stacks

Children Play Area

Young Adult Section

Adult Section

Public

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Live + PlayMedia: Revit, 3Ds Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, Chipboard, MDF, AcrylicAn inAn integration of residential and recreational spaces joins members of the community with residents. There is little hierarchy between the users and the dwellers. The design was driven by the integration of occupants by the core amphitheater. This core influences the cir-culation and engages the community.

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13 14PrivateSemi-PrivateSemi-PublicPublic

Recreational

Residential

Mixed use

Communal Terrace

Individual Terrace1 Bedroom/Studio 750-900 Sq Ft

2 bedroom 1000-1200 Sq Ft

3 Bedroom 1400-1500 Sq Ft

Entrance Connecting to the Schuylkill River trail

Arch Street entrance

Entrance from 23rd ST and Dog Park

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