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John Vogtman

John Vogtman

Washington, DC, US

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Light Towers and Basketball Court
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Bruce Monroe Community Center

Finding a place to buy or grow fresh, healthy food can be difficult, especially in dense urban settings. This project seeks to create a community center in the Park View neighborhood of northern D.C. built on the concept of urban farming, healthy living, and sustainability. The site plan includes a series of terraced garden plots, central plaza, playground, and multi-use court. The building is urbanistically and contextually placed to optimize solar exposure and create a continuous street wall along the commercial corridor of Georgia Avenue. It uses natural building materials, glazing, and vegetation to create connections between indoor and outdoor spaces. The Bruce Monroe Community Center is a place where community members can live, grow, and play while learning about healthy lifestyles and sustainability.

 
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Status: School Project
Location: Washington, DC, US
My Role: Design Team Member
Additional Credits: Aren Knudsen and Professor Peter Noonan

 
Aerial
Aerial
Site Plan
Site Plan
Building Plan
Building Plan
Courtyard
Courtyard
Linear Gallery
Linear Gallery
Event Space
Event Space
South Facade
South Facade
Site Section through Plaza
Site Section through Plaza
Wall Section
Wall Section
Environmental Strategies
Environmental Strategies
Sections and Elevations
Sections and Elevations