Place
CP Documentation for Travelling Lungs
Travelling Lungs was my place and participation project aimed at spreading awareness to the air quality issues within Pittsburgh. This past year, Pittsburgh received a failing grade for its air quality by the American Lung Association and was ranked the
CP Documentation for Travelling Lungs
Travelling Lungs was my place and participation project aimed at spreading awareness to the air quality issues within Pittsburgh. This past year, Pittsburgh received a failing grade for its air quality by the American Lung Association and was ranked the
Final Thoughts on Trump Travel Ban Project
Final Thoughts on the Trump Travel Ban Project At the beginning of this semester I decided I wanted to embark on a photography project that would encompass place and participation and address the very heated politic topic of the Trump
Final Thoughts on Trump Travel Ban Project
Final Thoughts on the Trump Travel Ban Project At the beginning of this semester I decided I wanted to embark on a photography project that would encompass place and participation and address the very heated politic topic of the Trump
Place/Change Final Project
A final compilation of the place and change component: My project aimed to “make sewage visible” by spreading awareness about the importance of caring and maintaining the Pittsburgh sewage system. Context Due to storm runoff, Pittsburgh’s sewage system continues to
Place/Change Final Project
A final compilation of the place and change component: My project aimed to “make sewage visible” by spreading awareness about the importance of caring and maintaining the Pittsburgh sewage system. Context Due to storm runoff, Pittsburgh’s sewage system continues to
RNAYYAR: Place Project
Medium: Bleached flour on gravel Method: First I planned out what I was going to draw on PhotoShop. I took the image from Google Maps and just drew over it with the paint tool. Then, when I arrived at my
RNAYYAR: Place Project
Medium: Bleached flour on gravel Method: First I planned out what I was going to draw on PhotoShop. I took the image from Google Maps and just drew over it with the paint tool. Then, when I arrived at my
Place/Participation Proposal
What is home? As I continue to get to know Pittsburgh, PA, my new (other?) home, I am becoming increasingly more aware of how different it is from home. I am from the middle of the Midwest, and while we
Place/Participation Proposal
What is home? As I continue to get to know Pittsburgh, PA, my new (other?) home, I am becoming increasingly more aware of how different it is from home. I am from the middle of the Midwest, and while we
Place – Fake News
Start Link (may or may not have gotten taken down) Never use BuzzFeed for a project.
Place – Fake News
Start Link (may or may not have gotten taken down) Never use BuzzFeed for a project.
Place – A Newspaper & A Call
In Schenley Plaza sits a clear backpack containing two newspapers and a cellphone. The cellphone appears to be calling “My Representative.” Amongst recent troubling executive orders and politics, students have been increasingly more political aware. Even amongst busy schedules, anyone is
Place – A Newspaper & A Call
In Schenley Plaza sits a clear backpack containing two newspapers and a cellphone. The cellphone appears to be calling “My Representative.” Amongst recent troubling executive orders and politics, students have been increasingly more political aware. Even amongst busy schedules, anyone is
Place – Projected Futures
Using Processing with a Raspberry Pi and a motion sensor, I projected in a doorway in an alleyway a scene of some sort of end of the world scenario in which the landscape of the Oakland area has been wiped
Place – Projected Futures
Using Processing with a Raspberry Pi and a motion sensor, I projected in a doorway in an alleyway a scene of some sort of end of the world scenario in which the landscape of the Oakland area has been wiped
Place – Grandview Overlook
These slides were donated to a reuse center from people around the Pittsburgh Area. Enjoy their view.
Place – Grandview Overlook
These slides were donated to a reuse center from people around the Pittsburgh Area. Enjoy their view.
Place Project
Signs were placed in plain sight among bright pink reminders at the Squirrel Hill Giant Eagle
Place Project
Signs were placed in plain sight among bright pink reminders at the Squirrel Hill Giant Eagle
Place Project
When you enter the pathway, you will see the Escape sign on the left. It begins with a large font and ends with a small font. And then you turn around and you will see a large font return sign
Place Project
When you enter the pathway, you will see the Escape sign on the left. It begins with a large font and ends with a small font. And then you turn around and you will see a large font return sign
Place Project
The world is not how it appears. You’re sitting on an island in the middle of a lake. The world is not how it appears. You’re looking up at the summit of a snowy mountain. The world is not how
Place Project
The world is not how it appears. You’re sitting on an island in the middle of a lake. The world is not how it appears. You’re looking up at the summit of a snowy mountain. The world is not how
Place Project – Lions for PP
For my project I proposed to paint the SAE Lions in support of Planned Parenthood. Here is the following correspondence and outcome: After this took place, we planned to paint the lions on Wednesday, February 8th night together because
Place Project – Lions for PP
For my project I proposed to paint the SAE Lions in support of Planned Parenthood. Here is the following correspondence and outcome: After this took place, we planned to paint the lions on Wednesday, February 8th night together because
place project
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Place Project – Craig Museum
Drawing inspiration from museum labels, I created small labels for specific places in Craig street – lending them a semblance of legitimacy as “art objects.” All of the labels are placed either at eye-level, or near an object that
Place Project – Craig Museum
Drawing inspiration from museum labels, I created small labels for specific places in Craig street – lending them a semblance of legitimacy as “art objects.” All of the labels are placed either at eye-level, or near an object that
Place Project – Pop-Up Rave
Using a projector, a Raspberry Pi with a pir sensor, speakers, and a few extension cords I was able to create a pop-up rave. As walkers pass the bushes near the entrance of a UPMC private parking lot, they set
Place Project – Pop-Up Rave
Using a projector, a Raspberry Pi with a pir sensor, speakers, and a few extension cords I was able to create a pop-up rave. As walkers pass the bushes near the entrance of a UPMC private parking lot, they set
Place Project: Bellefield Boiler Plant
Bellefield Boiler Plant When you walk across the Schenley Park bridge, there, from the park into Oakland, you pass above the Cloud Factory. What does it do? we used to wonder. Why do these great clouds, perfectly white and clean,
Place Project: Bellefield Boiler Plant
Bellefield Boiler Plant When you walk across the Schenley Park bridge, there, from the park into Oakland, you pass above the Cloud Factory. What does it do? we used to wonder. Why do these great clouds, perfectly white and clean,
New Place Proposal
Recently, in my History of Sustainable Architecture class, my Professor pulled up a picture of a large display in Washington D.C. Holocaust Museum titled “Early Warning Signs of Fascism.” Washington D.C.’s intent with the Holocaust Museum is to both inform
New Place Proposal
Recently, in my History of Sustainable Architecture class, my Professor pulled up a picture of a large display in Washington D.C. Holocaust Museum titled “Early Warning Signs of Fascism.” Washington D.C.’s intent with the Holocaust Museum is to both inform
Place Proposal
Background During the last class, I had noted a large drawing of the female vulva amongst class notes in my sketchbook. In further investigation of this idea, I showed the drawing to my close peers, and asked them collectively how
Place Proposal
Background During the last class, I had noted a large drawing of the female vulva amongst class notes in my sketchbook. In further investigation of this idea, I showed the drawing to my close peers, and asked them collectively how
Place Proposal
BACKGROUND While America boasts and excels at many things, education is something it is completely average at. Despite there have being more acknowledgment of its varying quality and attempts to reform it through policy in recent years, programs like No
Place Proposal
BACKGROUND While America boasts and excels at many things, education is something it is completely average at. Despite there have being more acknowledgment of its varying quality and attempts to reform it through policy in recent years, programs like No
Place/Change Proposal
Intro This week, the PWSA released a press release warning Pittsburgh civilians of a “Precautionary Flush and Boil Water Advisory for Certain Areas of Pittsburgh” (PGH20) because of low chlorine levels in the water which could allow the bacteria, giardia,
Place/Change Proposal
Intro This week, the PWSA released a press release warning Pittsburgh civilians of a “Precautionary Flush and Boil Water Advisory for Certain Areas of Pittsburgh” (PGH20) because of low chlorine levels in the water which could allow the bacteria, giardia,
Place Proposal
Introduction: While doing my case study for Tuesday at Schenley Park (this is not my place!), the main social observations that kept coming up were that frequenters were mainly at the park to exercise. Most visitors were on their own
Place Proposal
Introduction: While doing my case study for Tuesday at Schenley Park (this is not my place!), the main social observations that kept coming up were that frequenters were mainly at the park to exercise. Most visitors were on their own
Place Proposal
Warner Hall/CMU Administration as an Institution: In light of recent events and executive orders from Donald Trump, more specifically the Muslim Ban which prevents the citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries, with the exception of certain diplomats, from entering the US for a period
Place Proposal
Warner Hall/CMU Administration as an Institution: In light of recent events and executive orders from Donald Trump, more specifically the Muslim Ban which prevents the citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries, with the exception of certain diplomats, from entering the US for a period
Place Project Proposal
Zabina Way, the concrete pathway between the Carnegie Mellon University Department of Risk Management and the, currently under construction, Chipotle on Forbes near Craig St., has recently, in the past five months or so, become a common path for me
Place Project Proposal
Zabina Way, the concrete pathway between the Carnegie Mellon University Department of Risk Management and the, currently under construction, Chipotle on Forbes near Craig St., has recently, in the past five months or so, become a common path for me
Research Obstacle
In my initial case study, I had analyzed a trapezoidal public meeting area situated between the Heinz Chapel and the Cathedral of Learning. I had concluded that it interested me enough to become the starting point for a public artwork.
Research Obstacle
In my initial case study, I had analyzed a trapezoidal public meeting area situated between the Heinz Chapel and the Cathedral of Learning. I had concluded that it interested me enough to become the starting point for a public artwork.
Place Proposal
The underpass between the Anderson Playground and the Schenley Park Pool is somewhat remote in location, and obviously totally utilitarian in purpose, and therefore unappealing. It’s a tunnel with peeling paint and concrete walls that people (mostly college students) rush
Place Proposal
The underpass between the Anderson Playground and the Schenley Park Pool is somewhat remote in location, and obviously totally utilitarian in purpose, and therefore unappealing. It’s a tunnel with peeling paint and concrete walls that people (mostly college students) rush
Place Proposal
Place Project Proposal: For this project I will be exploring Jewish identity in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill, in relation to and in contrast with my own identity as a Jew. I will be contacting a woman who lives on
Place Proposal
Place Project Proposal: For this project I will be exploring Jewish identity in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill, in relation to and in contrast with my own identity as a Jew. I will be contacting a woman who lives on
RNAYYAR: Place Contextual Analysis and Proposal
Contextual Analysis: 1- Between Forbes and Bigelow bus stop and the Carnegie Museums. 2- High foot and automobile traffic area. Right by a 4-way intersection. 3- Lots of sitting spaces like benches and a field behind this gravel space. 4- By
RNAYYAR: Place Contextual Analysis and Proposal
Contextual Analysis: 1- Between Forbes and Bigelow bus stop and the Carnegie Museums. 2- High foot and automobile traffic area. Right by a 4-way intersection. 3- Lots of sitting spaces like benches and a field behind this gravel space. 4- By
Place Proposal
Location: Oakland Area, University of Pittsburgh campus From my observations while walking around during the weekdays, the people in this area are busy. Students are jaywalking in order to shorten their commute to class, people take the 61A one stop
Place Proposal
Location: Oakland Area, University of Pittsburgh campus From my observations while walking around during the weekdays, the people in this area are busy. Students are jaywalking in order to shorten their commute to class, people take the 61A one stop
Place Proposal
Address: 1085 Morewood Context: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pennsylvania Phi House at Carnegie Mellon University Facebook description for PA Phi: Sigma Alpha Epsilon consistently turns today’s college students into tomorrow’s leaders. With a comprehensive member education program, the True Gentleman Initiative, and
Place Proposal
Address: 1085 Morewood Context: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pennsylvania Phi House at Carnegie Mellon University Facebook description for PA Phi: Sigma Alpha Epsilon consistently turns today’s college students into tomorrow’s leaders. With a comprehensive member education program, the True Gentleman Initiative, and
Schenley Park — Flagstaff Hill
Place Analysis Physical: grass hill city view quiet actually not that quiet— can hear the road and ambient city noise trees sunlight wet soggy open space nature manufactured nature? phipps bugs squirrels paths bikes runners openness sticks dead leaves rocks
Schenley Park — Flagstaff Hill
Place Analysis Physical: grass hill city view quiet actually not that quiet— can hear the road and ambient city noise trees sunlight wet soggy open space nature manufactured nature? phipps bugs squirrels paths bikes runners openness sticks dead leaves rocks
Place Proposal
UC Gym Proposal : The idea is to tie a teddy bear to a treadmill in a way that when the treadmill is turned on it looks like the teddy bear is running (may need to incorporate motors to make strings
Place Proposal
UC Gym Proposal : The idea is to tie a teddy bear to a treadmill in a way that when the treadmill is turned on it looks like the teddy bear is running (may need to incorporate motors to make strings
Location Observations
The location I visited was Hollow Run Trail along the Phipps Run stream, which filters into Panther Hollow Lake. I walked along Hollow Run Trail starting from the underpass under Panther Hollow Trail (under the Tura Bridge) and followed the
Location Observations
The location I visited was Hollow Run Trail along the Phipps Run stream, which filters into Panther Hollow Lake. I walked along Hollow Run Trail starting from the underpass under Panther Hollow Trail (under the Tura Bridge) and followed the
Place Contextual Analysis
25 physical: CMU campus cobble stone border between sidewalk and grass Greek facade SAE Plaque Purple and Yellow letters red brick driveway to the side old peeling paint on building broken blinds in building across from morewood tower stairs
Place Contextual Analysis
25 physical: CMU campus cobble stone border between sidewalk and grass Greek facade SAE Plaque Purple and Yellow letters red brick driveway to the side old peeling paint on building broken blinds in building across from morewood tower stairs
Place Proposal + CA
After walking around Craig Street and the surrounding areas, I enjoyed walking around the side streets and alleyways that branched off and went behind all the shops and restaurants because they were usually much less busy and around there you
Place Proposal + CA
After walking around Craig Street and the surrounding areas, I enjoyed walking around the side streets and alleyways that branched off and went behind all the shops and restaurants because they were usually much less busy and around there you
Place Proposal
I want to be able to connect with Pittsburgh in a deeper way. The way I go about doing so is to connect with the people. In todays digital society, there is a lack of actual communication. No more physical interactions
Place Proposal
I want to be able to connect with Pittsburgh in a deeper way. The way I go about doing so is to connect with the people. In todays digital society, there is a lack of actual communication. No more physical interactions
Contextual Analysis : Place
UC Gym 25 Physical Characteristics 2 floors Treadmills Weights Stationary bikes Mats Mirrors Cold lighting Geometric Spatially aligned / Evenly spaced out Medicine balls Water fountains Weight machines Smaller rooms upstairs with mats (to do exercises / stretch) Work out
Contextual Analysis : Place
UC Gym 25 Physical Characteristics 2 floors Treadmills Weights Stationary bikes Mats Mirrors Cold lighting Geometric Spatially aligned / Evenly spaced out Medicine balls Water fountains Weight machines Smaller rooms upstairs with mats (to do exercises / stretch) Work out
place proposal
(source) How – I want to put lost sign right outside of the building. The sign will say I have lost my weekend (as if I have lost my pet) and also tickets will be saying stuff like “Don’t
place proposal
(source) How – I want to put lost sign right outside of the building. The sign will say I have lost my weekend (as if I have lost my pet) and also tickets will be saying stuff like “Don’t
Place Contextual Analysis + Proposal
Schenley Park (Apparently there used to be a building opposite the bridge near the lake) Physical Traits: Lake long bridge multiple ways to get down to the bridge stairs on the side away from Phipps are in disrepair and
Place Contextual Analysis + Proposal
Schenley Park (Apparently there used to be a building opposite the bridge near the lake) Physical Traits: Lake long bridge multiple ways to get down to the bridge stairs on the side away from Phipps are in disrepair and
Place Contextual Analysis
Public meeting area in Oakland Physical Traits: trapezoidal shape stone/marble constuction three stone benches light brown coloration benches are covered with frost situated between Heinz Chapel and Cathedral of Learning gravel path burrs scattered along surface interior space recessed into
Place Contextual Analysis
Public meeting area in Oakland Physical Traits: trapezoidal shape stone/marble constuction three stone benches light brown coloration benches are covered with frost situated between Heinz Chapel and Cathedral of Learning gravel path burrs scattered along surface interior space recessed into
Place Proposal – PTLL
Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library is a volunteer run organization that works to provide with young children toys and indoor place spaces. What makes me interested about this space is the people that it serves, and because of the fact that
Place Proposal – PTLL
Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library is a volunteer run organization that works to provide with young children toys and indoor place spaces. What makes me interested about this space is the people that it serves, and because of the fact that
Place Reference 3
artist: kazuyo sejima “A-art house is a transparent, walk through pavilion with vibrant pink, red, and yellow floral motifs encompassing the exterior skin. the archetypal sculpture allows entry at one point, granting access to either the interior of the clear acrylic ring,
Place Reference 3
artist: kazuyo sejima “A-art house is a transparent, walk through pavilion with vibrant pink, red, and yellow floral motifs encompassing the exterior skin. the archetypal sculpture allows entry at one point, granting access to either the interior of the clear acrylic ring,
Place Reference 2
superKOLMEMEN plastique fantastique This is a project that pops up one week in helsinki, which is the most crowded square of the city.
Place Reference 2
superKOLMEMEN plastique fantastique This is a project that pops up one week in helsinki, which is the most crowded square of the city.
Place Proposal
Update: There’s a certain tone shared by both wine bottle labels and museum placards. A specific mixture of thesaurus-digging and self-satisfied writing, that all serves more to illustrate the superiority of the product rather than to advertise or educate. My
Place Proposal
Update: There’s a certain tone shared by both wine bottle labels and museum placards. A specific mixture of thesaurus-digging and self-satisfied writing, that all serves more to illustrate the superiority of the product rather than to advertise or educate. My
Contextual Analysis: Place
I conducted a section of Craig Street, close to the intersection of Craig and Forbes. Physical: Long street Commercial Food shops and expensive novelties Doesn’t seem very “big city” Well-known brands of stores Clean Expensive-ish Narrow street Well shoveled/salted Buses
Contextual Analysis: Place
I conducted a section of Craig Street, close to the intersection of Craig and Forbes. Physical: Long street Commercial Food shops and expensive novelties Doesn’t seem very “big city” Well-known brands of stores Clean Expensive-ish Narrow street Well shoveled/salted Buses
Place project proposal
Although you might end up nowhere – and think you wasted your time – a short escape from reality – is vital. Now return to reality – don’t tell anyone about it – because this place is yours – and
Place project proposal
Although you might end up nowhere – and think you wasted your time – a short escape from reality – is vital. Now return to reality – don’t tell anyone about it – because this place is yours – and
Place Contextual Analysis
The place I chose was UPITT’s poster boards advertising various community news: 25 Physical Characteristics 1. Triad panels 2. Panels are off white-beige color on one side but corkboard brown on the two other 3. Has 10 mounting screws
Place Contextual Analysis
The place I chose was UPITT’s poster boards advertising various community news: 25 Physical Characteristics 1. Triad panels 2. Panels are off white-beige color on one side but corkboard brown on the two other 3. Has 10 mounting screws
Place Proposal
I’ve decided to do my project at Grandview Overlook on Mount Washington. Grandview Overlook is a circular balcony-esque overlook that is located in Grandview Park along a walk that gives grand views of the city of Pittsburgh. For my project,
Place Proposal
I’ve decided to do my project at Grandview Overlook on Mount Washington. Grandview Overlook is a circular balcony-esque overlook that is located in Grandview Park along a walk that gives grand views of the city of Pittsburgh. For my project,