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Surrounded by the interstate on all four side, the urban core of KC has been completely forgotten. The Arts Academy will be the architectural catalyst downtown needs to spark renovation projects in the area.

Formally showcasing dance, while informally demonstrating sustainable building practices, the Academy will radiate warmth and mixed-use revenue out into what is presently only the unloved parking garage district.

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The outdoor movie projection area is located on the most prominent northwestern corner of the site to be most inviting to the Quality Hill Apartments and other residences farther up the street to the west.

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Kansas City 1-6

Roatan, Honduras 15-20

Kansas City

ChicagoClybourn Apartments

kc8 Bridge

Marine Research Center

Arts Academy

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- view from the Power and Light Building

kc8 bridge

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Two person project with design partner Nate Cook

- Cutouts so natural light and ventilation reach the underlying Interstate

- Surrounding Attractions; The Kauffman Performing Arts Center, Bartle Hall Convention Center, the Power and Lights District and the Sprint Center

- The urban gap, I-670 highway

- Existing crossroads and bridges over I-670

- kc8 touchdown points

The existing urban fabric must be stitched back together

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Reflecting PoolTo promote a healthy lifestyle, a continuous path of pedestrian travel provides citizens downtown with a place to exercise, safe from the obstructions and distractions of city life.

Located at the end of kc8, a shallow pool reflects the surrounding buildings, and in winter months can be frozen into a public ice rink.

To create a strong connection to the ground, elongated stairs hugged by ramps touch down along the adjacent parking lots, providing direct access and space for activities.

By incorporating elements such as trees, open fields, and seating, kc8 allows users to reconnect with nature, creating space for leisure and play.

Infinity Loop

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Transportation HubWith the implementation of kc8 surroundings properties will rise in value and surface parking lots will have the required foot traffic to sustain apartments, retail, and hotels.

To enhance the pedestrian street edge and anticipate the needs of this public destination, sidewalk wings are added to the existing bridge over Main Street; creating bus stops and a future light-rail station stop with elevator access up to kc8.

Sitting atop the columns, four vertical access wind turbines act as finial ornamentation and produce sustainable energy for kc8 and its surrounding infrastructure.

To entice visitors and generate revenue, the addition of a cafe with direct street access allows users an exotic place to dine while enjoying the Kansas City skyline.

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Section 1: Sleeping Rooms and Classrooms 18

RAIN

ROATAN’S AVERAGE RAINFALL

SQUARE FOOTAGEL OF TWO ROOFS=

POTENTIAL WATER COLLECTION

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With an average rainfall of about 100 inches and with over 15,000 sq ft of roof to collect rainfall we could potentially collect over 1 million gallons of water yearly.

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Section 2: Kitchen, Dining Room and Labs

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Structural Unit

Worm's eye axonometric

AxonometricSecond Floor Plan