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MASTERS THESIS

PHOTOGRAPHY

ARCHITECTURE

GRAPHIC DESIGN

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C O N T E N T S

B A L T I M O R E _ S I T E P L A N

What: Within a Micro-unit, kinetic elements are necessary to fit all the functions of a typical apartment into the compacted footprint. This thesis explores how all of the functions of the unit can be compacted into a single wall, achieving spatial efficiency and a thickening and compacting of the kinetic elements. This is intended to enhance the seven senses of user experience through the tactile quality of materials.

Why: As city populations continue to grow and their boundaries remain the same, it has become a necessity to live efficiently, resulting in the condensing of our habitations. In the past few years, the urgency of efficient housing solu-tions has become most prominent; May-ors of cities such as Boston and New York City have challenged designers to begin implementing these smaller unit typologies within new developments de-spite their size, which do not meet the current code requirements.

For Whom: This unit type is intended for either one or two young profession-als within an urban environment that may be interested in living a Hi-Tech, efficient lifestyle without sacrificing the tangible connection with nature that is achieved through the use of Low-Tech materials. The siting of the project will best serve the intended demograph-ic, allowing for easy access to public amenities and entertainment facilities as well as a short commute to the work-place.

MASTERS THESIS

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East Baltimore

McElderry, Monument,Fayette Neighborhood

Residential

Commercial

Institutional

Religious

Community

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Playground

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1 Johns Hopkins University - Ross Research Building2 Johns Hopkins University - Hospital

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3 Johns Hopkins University - School of Medicine

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4 Johns Hopkins University - Children’s Hospital

Site Boundaries

5 Johns Hopkins University - Children’s Health Center6 Johns Hopkins University - School of Public Health

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8 The Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union9 Northeast Market (Grocery)10 Tench Tilghman Recreation Center

Amazing Grace Evangelica Lutheran Church12 William Paca Elementary School

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7 Johns Hopkins University - School of Nursing

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McELDERRY ST.

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Commercial

Community

Residential1 Answer - Baptist Church2 Maternity and Women’s Health Care Center3 Two Steps Ahead - Day Care4 Beulah Christian Community Church5 Shining Star Baptist Church

7 Joseph L. Russ Funeral Home8 Because He Lives Ministries

New Lebanon Calvary Baptist Church Second & Fourth Baptist Church

6 Pilgrim Christian Baptist Church

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fayette neighborhood Mcelderry, monument,

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B_UPB A L T I M O R E _ U n i t p l a n s

B_CHB A L T I M O R E _ C o m m o n H o u s e

B_SDB A L T I M O R E _ D e t a i l s