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Sponsor // Precast Concrete Institute (PCI)
Location // Lincoln Square, Chicago, Illinois
Date // Fall 2010
Project Team // Seth Ellsworth, Prof. Tom Brock
Materials // Precast concrete, Living walls

This work/live artist housing project utilizes the many advantages of precast concrete systems.  Planned around the principles of a modular ‘kit of parts’ construction, and employing a single access corridor for three levels of residences, this project is able to provide a wide variety of units which cater to each artist’s individual preferences.  Each residence has access to a semi-private courtyard and natural lighting and ventilation.  Interaction between the artists and the public is encouraged by the central courtyard.

The building form draws inspiration from modern art theory and the benefits of modularity.  The result is a striking volume in brilliant white concrete, flush mounted windows and living wall systems to create a bold contrast in appearance and texture.

Sponsors // CTBUH, RoMF
Location // C-Ward, Mumbai, India
Date // Spring 2010
Project Team // Seth Ellsworth, JaYoung Kim, Prof. Antony Wood
Materials // Concrete, Steel

By the year 2030, 25% of the land area of Mumbai will be covered by parked cars.

The TATA Tower is a project which addresses the serious infrastructure issues currently found in Mumbai.  The city’s energy and transportation networks are at maximum and experience frequent problems.  This urban parking development aims to remove several vehicles from local streets, allowing for increased public transportation and open space at the ground level.  It also generates sustainable energy for its vehicles, itself and its neighbors.  Total residences: 930.  Total vehicles: 4050.

Client // Chicago Park District
Location // Chicago, Illinois
Date // Fall 2006
Project Team // Seth Ellsworth, Prof. T.J. McLeish
Materials // Prefabricated steel structure

Designed for the Taylor-Lauredson Park of the Chicago Park District, this field house is a study in steel and glass.  A geometric steel structure allows for prefabrication and efficiency of materials, and transparency for occupant safety and public enjoyment.  The large glass walls are modular, saving money and allowing for easier replacement of windows.  Silk-screened images are applied to the four elevations of the building depicting scenes from each season.  The spaces are arranged increasingly in height and volume, with a continuous grass roof, allowing the public to use otherwise inaccessible space.  An array of solar panels above the gym provide electricity to power the field house and the park lighting.