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Form & Function

This project's main purpose was to study the relationship between form and function within the architectural design process. The goal of the project was to think of and produce a design that both satisfies the visual appeal and practicality of the finished product.

Conceptual Spans

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Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge

Queens, New York
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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

Charleston, South Carolina
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Bayonne Bridge

Staten Island, New York &
Bayonne Bridge New Jersey
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Movement Analogies

Vice Grip

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Wine Bottle Opener

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Tri Pod
 

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Combination Table

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Approved Design

The approved bridge was the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge with the Wine Bottle Opener movement
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Original Span
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Design Evolution

1

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2

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3

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4

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Final Design

Elevations

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Front
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Right
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Left
Back

Isometric Views

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South West
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South East
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North West
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North East

More Detailed Views

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3D Animations

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