The HUB
The HUB
The HUB
This was part of an architecture studio called "The Autonomous Future of Mobility." In teams of two, we worked on a world-building project, animating a design for a transportation hub, set in our envisioned future of Los Angeles.
Challenge
The challenge we were presented with was to merge autonomous vehicles with other urban mobilities and engage with architectural spaces.
Project Narrative
The quest for a harmonious blend of nature and machine emerged from the initial pursuit of complete dominion over both. Early experiments revealed the existence of a sentient robotic presence, prompting the immediate deployment of new artificial intelligence to address escalating ecological crises.
By 2042, the relentless march of climate change has significantly shrunk the habitat range of most plant species. Biodiversity suffers, with only the most resilient plants managing to survive in affected regions unaided. In response, Los Angeles has taken a proactive approach by relocating endangered plants underground, entrusting their care to AI-controlled ecological zoos.
One prominent example is the HUB, a multifunctional site encompassing an autonomous vehicle repair facility and an ecological zoo. Wrapped in a tactile, adaptive skin, the facility facilitates seamless communication between its AI and internal systems without compromising the human sensory experience. In essence, the HUB serves as a bridge in the realm of human-machine interaction.
Objectives
The main objectives of our design were to instill a sense of movement and question the established hierarchy of humans, machines, and nature. Situated in downtown Los Angeles, our project creates encounters between technology and nature. The natural elements of the site are artificial and controlled, due to projected climate instability, and the machines are taken underground to make way for human traffic.
My Role
I created all the drawings, textures, conceptual diagrams, and sketches using Rhino3D & Adobe Illustrator. My partner made the digital and physical models using Rhino 3D software. We both did mobility and machine vision research as part of our background exploration, which helped inform our concept and design.
Design Process
We started with an exploration of solids and voids by creating a set of eight concrete aggregates.
Textural Exploration
Programmatic Development
Architectural Drawings
Final Models
DIGITAL RENDERINGS
PHYSICAL MODEL
312 Undergraduate Architecture Studio
Washington University in St. Louis | Spring 2022
Professor Constance Vale
Challenge
The challenge we were presented with was to merge autonomous vehicles with other urban mobilities and engage with architectural spaces.
Project Narrative
The quest for a harmonious blend of nature and machine emerged from the initial pursuit of complete dominion over both. Early experiments revealed the existence of a sentient robotic presence, prompting the immediate deployment of new artificial intelligence to address escalating ecological crises.
By 2042, the relentless march of climate change has significantly shrunk the habitat range of most plant species. Biodiversity suffers, with only the most resilient plants managing to survive in affected regions unaided. In response, Los Angeles has taken a proactive approach by relocating endangered plants underground, entrusting their care to AI-controlled ecological zoos.
One prominent example is the HUB, a multifunctional site encompassing an autonomous vehicle repair facility and an ecological zoo. Wrapped in a tactile, adaptive skin, the facility facilitates seamless communication between its AI and internal systems without compromising the human sensory experience. In essence, the HUB serves as a bridge in the realm of human-machine interaction.
Objectives
The main objectives of our design were to instill a sense of movement and question the established hierarchy of humans, machines, and nature. Situated in downtown Los Angeles, our project creates encounters between technology and nature. The natural elements of the site are artificial and controlled, due to projected climate instability, and the machines are taken underground to make way for human traffic.
My Role
I created all the drawings, textures, conceptual diagrams, and sketches using Rhino3D & Adobe Illustrator. My partner made the digital and physical models using Rhino 3D software. We both did mobility and machine vision research as part of our background exploration, which helped inform our concept and design.
Design Process
We started with an exploration of solids and voids by creating a set of eight concrete aggregates.
Textural Exploration
Programmatic Development
Architectural Drawings
Final Models
DIGITAL RENDERINGS
PHYSICAL MODEL
312 Undergraduate Architecture Studio
Washington University in St. Louis | Spring 2022
Professor Constance Vale
Challenge
The challenge we were presented with was to merge autonomous vehicles with other urban mobilities and engage with architectural spaces.
Project Narrative
The quest for a harmonious blend of nature and machine emerged from the initial pursuit of complete dominion over both. Early experiments revealed the existence of a sentient robotic presence, prompting the immediate deployment of new artificial intelligence to address escalating ecological crises.
By 2042, the relentless march of climate change has significantly shrunk the habitat range of most plant species. Biodiversity suffers, with only the most resilient plants managing to survive in affected regions unaided. In response, Los Angeles has taken a proactive approach by relocating endangered plants underground, entrusting their care to AI-controlled ecological zoos.
One prominent example is the HUB, a multifunctional site encompassing an autonomous vehicle repair facility and an ecological zoo. Wrapped in a tactile, adaptive skin, the facility facilitates seamless communication between its AI and internal systems without compromising the human sensory experience. In essence, the HUB serves as a bridge in the realm of human-machine interaction.
Objectives
The main objectives of our design were to instill a sense of movement and question the established hierarchy of humans, machines, and nature. Situated in downtown Los Angeles, our project creates encounters between technology and nature. The natural elements of the site are artificial and controlled, due to projected climate instability, and the machines are taken underground to make way for human traffic.
My Role
I created all the drawings, textures, conceptual diagrams, and sketches using Rhino3D & Adobe Illustrator. My partner made the digital and physical models using Rhino 3D software. We both did mobility and machine vision research as part of our background exploration, which helped inform our concept and design.
Design Process
We started with an exploration of solids and voids by creating a set of eight concrete aggregates.
Textural Exploration
Programmatic Development
Architectural Drawings
Final Models
DIGITAL RENDERINGS
PHYSICAL MODEL
312 Undergraduate Architecture Studio
Washington University in St. Louis | Spring 2022
Professor Constance Vale