WSU EUNOIA Volume II

By utilizing parametric design into the
project, building sizes were adjusted
based on the density of sound from
the highway. Hexagonal shapes
originated from the cellular structure of
trees on the site, which are constantly
in communication with one another to
create a system. Its angles allow for more
views and better utilization of space. Its
structural form is also more stable than a
cube as there is less deflection when load
is applied.
PONDEROSA PATH
JHOANA AVANTE & JOVANNIE LAFORGA
ARCH 4TH YEAR STUDIO | FALL 2020
Spokane like many cities in the U.S. have been impacted by the construction of
highways. The highways had to be placed somewhere and most low-income low
resource communities were affected by this. The ponderosa path project uses that buffer
zone along the highway to bring back to the community. We designed it based on the
needs of the people by creating an elevated bridge that is only used for bicycle and
pedestrian use. This creates areas of leisure activity and does not interrupt the existing
trees and ecosystems underneath. Ponderosa path uses native plants throughout the
master plan and celebrates the diversity and cultures within Spokane using murals. The
main goal was to unite a once divided community.
Studio led by Ayad Rahmani
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