山水 (Sansui)

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

Team:
Carnegie Mellon University
School of Architecture
Civil & Environmental Engineering Department

Contents
1. Narrative
2. Site Analysis
3. Design
4. Construction Documents
5. Photo Diary

narrative

Carnegie Mellon University’s Design Build Studio

site analysis

- next to freshmen housing and organization housing
- next to the soccer and football field
- in front of Resnik Cafe, a major dining spot
- in front of Greek housing

Opportunities:

Challenges:

- major intersection and high traffic at all hours
- surrounded by tall trees
- existing concrete steps
- currently no direct access to wifi, electricity, and power

Site Photos

design

construction documents

Students presented design, progress, schedule, and cost estimate to the campus Design Review Committee for approval and budget allocation.

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