Design Brief:

In parallel with the field study, students will develop a site analysis focused on the provided site. This analysis will examine the food infrastructure within a 30-minute radius, documenting the range and types of food-related systems and facilities present in the surrounding area.

Objectives:

The objective of this assignment is for students to analyze the provided site by studying the surrounding food infrastructure within a 30-minute radius. Through research and documentation, students will identify and categorize the variety of food-related systems and facilities, developing an understanding of how local food infrastructure shapes site conditions and informs design decisions.

Duration:

This project will run from Week 1 to Week 3.

Grading:

Rigor, Iteration & Investigation: 20%

Students will demonstrate a willingness to practice the craft of exhaustive exploration.

Design Communication: 60%

Students will be able to professionally communicate by writing, speaking and creating clear and accurate presentation graphics and architectural orthographic drawings.

Design Process: 20%

Student will be able to develop projects and problem solve using the iterative design processes.

Deliverables:

Develop & complete the following:

Field Report


Site Analysis

  • Site analysis base map

  • Food infrastructure map

  • Site maps

    • Circulation map (pedestrian, bike, car, truck)

    • Landmarks (1 - 2 Mile Radius)

    • Nodes (1 - 2 Mile Radius)

    • Enviromental context

  • (20) Site images

  • All work drawn and organized in a book format

Project Program:

Internal space 150 Space for three people
External space 150 Space for three people attached to a path