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modular system

An exploration of modular repetitive systems began with a series of exercises that aimed to develop the basic skill sets necessary for generating and representing architectural form. This semester was the first introduction to a site-oriented project in which we were given a site located at the active Mariachi Plaza in Boil Heights Los Angeles. we began the design process by manipulating the bar shape form in relation to its site while using different types of manufacturing and material. My approach to the bar design focuses on the link between a steel chain and its interconnections, that connection is then experimented with the link by replicating the connections with cardboard, foam, and plastic. Given the program parameters of the program, phase 2developing a relationship between the library and the program was phase 2.

For the Final stage, I made a design decision to stack the bars to enable the community multiple entrances and paths through the building library program assigned.