GHASSAN ALSERAYHI
 MSc. Arch, M. Arch, B. Arch, Assoc. SCE

ARCHITECT + EDUCATOR + RESEARCHER
MORPHOLOGICAL SYMBIOSIS
REVITALIZING URBAN RESILIENCE AND
AUTONOMY THROUGH SYMBIOTIC APPROACHES


SUBJECT: ‘DWELLINGS, DELIBERATIONS
AND OTHER DEVIATIONS’
TYPE: DESIGN STUDIO: SYSTEMS
INSTRUCTOR: LARS GRÄBNER + CHRISTINA HANSEN
DATE: 2023
TEAM: XIAODONG LI, JUANNE HUANG, CHENGDAI YANG
MY CONTRIBUTION:
-URBAN DESIGN STRATEGY
-LOGIC OF UNITS AGGREGATION
-REPRESENTATION AND DIAGRAMS
-TYPICAL FLOOR PLANS (UNITS)
-EXTERIOR RENDERINGS
The project develops around three core design focuses: social, economic, and ecological equity. By honoring the heritage of Michigan Ave area, the design proposal strive to foster a sustainable, inclusive residential community. The project aims to harness existing cultural, economic, and ecological connections by establishing sustainable communities as well as social and cultural corridors.

By analyzing current condition, we understand the most critical issue is this area has the problem of urban voids, undefined spaces, limited activities, inappropriate scale and etc. Accordingly, we employed the concept of pin-ball and pin-wheel as a design strategy (on multiple levels), which provides urban rooms that help maximizing the level of engagement with the site, but also allow for physical and visual paths for navigation.


We meticulously implement our overarching design concept a`pectrum of scales, seamlessly weaving its essence from public to private domains. Beginning at the grassroots level within neighborhoods, our approach fosters a sense of community that transcends mere proximity. Progressing to clusters and complexes, we extend our vision, ensuring the fabric of interaction and collaboration strengthens in tandem with the spatial scale.

This deliberate expansion is not a mere exercise in space; it is a thoughtful orchestration aimed at harmonizing the built environment with its inhabitants. At the individual unit level, our focus narrows to intricate design details, catering to the unique needs and preferences of each resident.
















EXISTING URBAN ANALYSIS



PROPOSED URBAN STRATEGY: GREENLINE AND HOUSING









MASS GENERATION




LOGIC OF HOUSING UNITS AGGREGATION

   
   






CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

HOUSING UNITS SEQUENCE