Updated Bibliography

Bibliography
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Revised Schedule

I thought I uploaded this earlier. I didn't realized I did but it was only in my Voice Thread!

Site Analysis Part I

Precedents Part 2

The last two of my precedents, I also added a 5th page with 4 more projects which I thought the were relevant and useful to my project because of the site historical context situation.

Site Plan Studies & Photos

Since I changed my site after the Intensive week in Boston, I decided to try again and play with the building location. These are the latest sketches of that trial, there are many options to be looked at. One of the main issues with the site is its topography as you can see on the site pictures.

Precedents Part 1

Summary Thesis Proposal