Jane Jacobs Institute for Anthropological and Urban Research
ARC 355 Design Studio
Instructor Jill Leckner
The neighborhood of Portland in Louisville, Kentucky has a great deal of history. As one of Louisiville’s innovation districts, new architecture is needed.
Southeast Sight line Rendering
Portland lacks enthusiastic appeal Nulu has. The walk culture is practically nonexistent. The expressway divides Portland from the river, separating it from desirable waterfront views and creating a void of non-developable space around the highway.
Site Concept Development
Site Sight line Vectors
I designed a multi-programmatic complex that will provide Portland a place to congregate, study, learn, and observe.
Bringing university students and faculty to Portland would bring sidewalk culture to the warehouse district. With the research center, there is also need for buildings to house faculty, a library, and a gallery.
Plans
Program Concept Development
Material Concept
The main material concept consists of wood to contrast with the brick warehouses.
The main program consists of a research center for the University of Louisville’s Department of Anthropology. Louisville has a wide variety of unique neighborhoods and districts.
Building Sections
East Elevation
West Elevation
South Elevation
North Elevation
Library Rendering
Classroom Building Rendering
