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Fibonacci Golden Ratio Architecture: Ecology Center

ECOLOGY CENTER

Chicago, IL

Academic Year

Fall semester of 2015

Instructor

Mark Pearson

Criteria

To explore the architectural language of what an ecology center would be in Chicago on a site situated adjacent to Lake Michigan. Program to include at least an exhibit space and spaces for education and research.

Description

The project draws inspiration from existing forms in nature that embody the notions of expansion, growth and movement. The location was unique for Chicago as it was to be situated on the East side of Lake Shore Drive which is against current building code. The project therefore had to be convincing enough to be and exception.

The building expresses the beauty of how nature forms itself without linear articulation. The site strategy utilizes curving walls that gesture movement towards the water with a ramping corridor that connects visitors to the panoramic exhibit space while bringing them closer down towards Lake Michigan.

Graphics

Rendered perspective view from the rooftop garden.
Interior Perspective rendering of the entrance.

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Welcome to my digital portfolio. Finding balance both graphically and experientially in a design is most important to me. My name is Justin Ankus and I am an architectural designer with website design and development experience. I currently live in Los Angeles with roots from Chicago. Feel free to contact me for any inquiries. Looking forward to connecting with you.
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