URBAN

PROJECT 4

Lead: Student

Advisor: Prof.

Year: 2024

A high-angle shot of a focused student working at a clean desk in a modern North American / US university library, with soft morning light. The scene features a laptop and notebooks on a Soft Cloud surface with Deep Navy accents.
A high-angle shot of a focused student working at a clean desk in a modern North American / US university library, with soft morning light. The scene features a laptop and notebooks on a Soft Cloud surface with Deep Navy accents.
This capstone project focused on revitalizing public spaces in dense city centers. By integrating green infrastructure, we aimed to create a sustainable and inclusive urban future. Urban Vision focuses on the balance between modern architecture and environmental health.

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A wide-angle landscape photograph of a sustainable community park in a North American / US city. The park features modern Steel Grey benches, Light Silver paved paths, and lush green spaces under a clear sky.
A wide-angle landscape photograph of a sustainable community park in a North American / US city. The park features modern Steel Grey benches, Light Silver paved paths, and lush green spaces under a clear sky.
A close-up shot of a digital tablet showing a detailed site plan, held by a young professional in a modern North American / US studio. The background is a clean Steel Grey wall.
A close-up shot of a digital tablet showing a detailed site plan, held by a young professional in a modern North American / US studio. The background is a clean Steel Grey wall.
A top-down organized shot of architectural sketches and a Steel Grey ruler on a Light Silver workspace in a North American / US office environment. The lighting is bright and professional.
A top-down organized shot of architectural sketches and a Steel Grey ruler on a Light Silver workspace in a North American / US office environment. The lighting is bright and professional.

We combined data-driven mapping with community feedback to ensure every design choice served the neighborhood.

GOAL

The primary objective was to reduce the urban heat island effect through strategic planting and the use of high-reflectance Light Silver materials.

A detail shot of a physical scale model of a contemporary building made from Light Silver materials, positioned against a minimalist Soft Cloud backdrop in a North American / US design lab.
A detail shot of a physical scale model of a contemporary building made from Light Silver materials, positioned against a minimalist Soft Cloud backdrop in a North American / US design lab.
A wide shot of an aspiring student presenting a large project poster to a small group of engaged people in a North American / US academic hall. The lighting is crisp and modern.
A wide shot of an aspiring student presenting a large project poster to a small group of engaged people in a North American / US academic hall. The lighting is crisp and modern.

The final proposal was presented to local city planners and has since been cited as a model for future sustainable development in the North American / US region.

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