In 1987, a design for the unbuilt Carnegie-Mellon Student Center was proposed by Machado Silvetti Associates. The design aimed to encapsulate a wide array of functions in an innovative and engaging manner. The center was planned to be situated on the northeast side of the main campus entrance, serving as the campus’s hub and a blueprint for future structures. The design considered the challenges of situating an institution within an urban environment. The extensive requirements were categorized into community and athletic amenities. The design approach combined typological and iconographical methods with a spatial strategy to address these complexities. The goal was to create a 24/7 operational building that promoted social interaction and participation in various activities.
55.4 / Jorge / FODRS-ITALY" Exterior perspective, Black ink with zipatone and graphite pencil on mylar (matte double sided); 28" x 22"
Exterior perspective, Black ink with zipatone on mylar (matt double sided); 36 1/4" x 25"
Interior perspective, Grand Hall, Black and red ink on mylar (matte double sided); 30" x 28"
Site Plan - Electrostatic copy on mylar, matte double sided; 36" x 44"
Site plan, Black ink on mylar (matte double sided); 36 1/4" x 49"
Floor plan, Black ink and adhesive text on mylar (matte double sided); 48 1/2" x 36 1/4"
Floor plan, Black ink and adhesive text on mylar (matte double sided); 47 1/4" x 36 1/4"
Floor plan, Black ink and adhesive text on mylar (matte double sided); 47 1/2" x 36 1/2"
Floor plan, Black ink and adhesive text on mylar (matte double sided); 48" x 36 1/2"
Floor plan, electrostatic copy on mylar, matte double sided; 36" x 30"
Floor plan, electrostatic copy on mylar, matte double sided; 36" x 30"
"PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE / STUDENT DINING AND HOUSING FACILITY" Presentation Panel with four plans, three sections, and three elevations, Black ink with adhesive text labels on mylar (matte double sided); 27" x 38"
Two exterior elevations, black ink on mylar (matte double sided); 24" x 40"
Exterior elevation, black ink on mylar (matte double sided); 11" x 38"
Exterior Perspective (Graphite on vellum; 31" x 19")
Exterior Perspective (Graphite on vellum; 30" x 20")
Exterior Perspective (Graphite on vellum; 29 1/2" x 26")
University Center, 1987 Exterior color shaded perspective, Electrostatic copy with prismacolor and airbrush paint on vellum, mounted on heavy watercolor board; 25" x 38"
The Commons / Courtyard / Galeria / Common's Gallery" [Four interior line perspectives] Photostats and adhesive text labels on mounted to LextraMax 2000 ruling mechanical board; 23" x 30"
Exterior elevation, Electrostatic copy on tracing paper; 18 3/4" x 22
Exterior elevation, Electrostatic copy on tracing paper; 18 3/4" x 22"
Exterior elevation, Electrostatic copy on tracing paper; 18 1/2" x 22"
Exterior elevation, Electrostatic copy on tracing paper; 18 3/4" x 22"
Perspective drawing, Electrostatic copy on paper; 16 1/4" x 18 1/2"
Plan, Electrostatic copy on paper; 18 1/2" x 25"
Plan, Electrostatic copy on paper; 18 1/2" x 24 1/2"
Plan, Electrostatic copy on paper; 18 1/2" x 25"
Plan, Electrostatic copy on paper; 18 1/2" x 25 1/4"
Two sections, Electrostatic copy on paper; 18 1/2" x 22"
Two sections, Electrostatic copy on paper; 18 1/2" x 22"
Sections, Electrostatic copy on paper; 18 1/2" x 23"