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Clifton Library//Esther Amonor

My approach to this design started with the idea of slope and light. For my precedent library, I studied the Delft University Library of Technology in the Netherlands. A key feature that I wanted to encapture from that library to mine was the slope. Another important factor in my concept is the enhancement of natural light. Since the site is facing South, I wanted to take advantage of the amount of natural sunlight coming in. I have developed two designs that best depict my concept.

Concept

  • Slope
  • Light Rays

Volumetric Organization

  • Commercial Space
  • Quiet Space
  • Loud Space
  • Commercial Space
  • Quiet Space
  • Loud Space

Program Massing

  • Organization of Interior Elements
  • Organization of Interior Elelemts

Site Section

  • Site Overview of Section
  • East Section
  • West Section

Analysis

  • Sun Path
  • Sun Path
  • B Level
  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • East Isometric
  • West Isometric
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Clifton Plaza-Tong Zhao 2020

So for this project, I was inspired by the rice field. Thus, I was mainly focused on curved to make different levels also those levels areas stairs and sitting activity spots. Also, I want to make ADA connect all the stairs then ADA wouldn’t be stuck.


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Clifton Community Center & Library

Designer: Danielle Young

Sketch with inspiration form Plaza Design: static vs dynamic

 For my plaza, I saw the actions that took place in the space: dynamic movement and static movement.
In creating these forms, I found an interesting relationship with void and fill, and curvature and orthogonal structures.

All of these sketches are explorations of void and fill

Massing

Organization

Combining Design & Volumetric Organization

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Level 5

Site Analysis

  • Overall Site Plan
  • Site Topography
  • Site Info
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CLIFTON PLAZA

A look at redesigning the Clifton residents’ living-room.

Danielle Young 2020

Current image of the South end of the plaza.

When looking at this unique space in Clifton, I had realized it was used as a passage way and a sitting space. These two types of movement-dynamic and static-became my design inspiration. I looked to emphasize the difference between those moving through and those enjoying the view.

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Clifton Plaza//Julia Bohlen

Clifton Plaza is a pocket park located in the Clifton Neighborhood of Cincinnati. The space is well-visited and is a beloved gathering space for the community. In order to maintain the interactive nature of the space, my concept incorporates all five senses in a literal way by creating pentagon parti dedicated to each sense, with spaces for each of the senses, including visual optical illusions, a stage, sensory gardens, modular seating, and a bar area. Each of these individual spaces, in combination with each other create a space where the community can engage with the elements of the plaza and with each other.

  • Sections
    1/8″=1′-0″
  • Plan
    1/8″=1′-0″
  • Lighting Diagram
  • Parti and Circulation Diagram
  • Materials Diagram
  • Perspectives of Plaza
  • Community Presentation at Clifton, 2/16/20
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Clifton Plaza // Emily Pate

Clifton is located north of Cincinnati, Ohio and is the birthplace of Skyline Chili. The residents in this area use the plaza for many events and activities, such as yoga and concerts. The parameters of this project was to design a plaza that suited the resident’s needs, included a bar, covered stage area, a water feature, and modular seating.

The concept for my design was inspired by the streetcar and how it shaped Clifton into the place it is today. I used the streetcar map route for the Cincinnati area and created an abstracted version of it and mirrored it onto the plaza ground. I also used the trolly method in my movable seating, creating an experience similar to the streetcar. I also included a tensile structure in my design to shade and protect the stage and bar area.

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Clifton Plaza: Mollie McNally

My concept for Clifton Plaza centers around the “L” shape formed along the block with intersection of Ludlow Avenue and Telford Street. This geometry along with the plaza was one of the few openings in the rows of buildings. I reflected this “L” shape throughout the site along lines of extension from existing site conditions to create defined social areas. These areas remained flexible by providing furniture that folds down from a geometric storage unit and a modular cube that can be used as a table, chair, or bar.


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Clifton Plaza

This project was a redesign of an open plaza in Clifton. It was focused on create a place that could be used for concerts and other formal community gatherings but also be a pleasant place to visit informally. The goal was to create a space that would preserve elements that had already been proven to bring the community together, but also to smooth out some of the rough edges of the existing plaza.