I registered for Studio 04 in the spring. I thought I was up for a challenge and I was assigned to a studio instructor who had a reputation as being challenging and thorough. The first weekend, he assigned a project to design an addition to a museum - including sketches, plans, and elevations - all due on Monday ... I dropped the class.
It probably was for the best, I had a number of core classes that I needed to complete as well and I was still working part-time 30 hrs. a week. It gave me some time to regroup and get my feet underneath me once again. In the fall, I registered for Studio 04 once again, luckily I got a different instructor.
Our project for the semester was to design low-income housing near downtown Denver. Five Points is an area with a strong history but also struggles financially. The first step was to research the area and tour the site. Traditionally a black neighborhood, Five Points was home to many jazz clubs and across the street from our site was home to the Roxy Theatre which had entertained artists such as Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Nat King Cole.
Next, the focus was an abstract piece that was inspired by our research. From there we designed a mixed-use unit that would also provide services for the neighborhood. In addition to the usual plans, sections, and elevations - a slice model was required for the class. The semester was a struggle because of the amount of work required and I really paid for it when the jury at the end of the semester rolled around. I took quite a beating but I learned from the criticism and it is one project I hope to revisit soon and further develop my concept.
I registered for Studio 04 in the spring. I thought I was up for a challenge and I was assigned to a studio instructor who had a reputation as being challenging and thorough. The first weekend, he assigned a project to design an addition to a museum - including sketches, plans, and elevations - all due on Monday ... I dropped the class.
It probably was for the best, I had a number of core classes that I needed to complete as well and I was still working part-time 30 hrs. a week. It gave me some time to regroup and get my feet underneath me once again. In the fall, I registered for Studio 04 once again, luckily I got a different instructor. 
Our project for the semester was to design low-income housing near downtown Denver. Five Points is an area with a strong history but also struggles financially. The first step was to research the area and tour the site. Traditionally a black neighborhood, Five Points was home to many jazz clubs and across the street from our site was home to the Roxy Theatre which had entertained artists such as Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Nat King Cole. 
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