Today in class, we were given the building drawings for four of the buildings for our Senior Capstone Project. The buildings we were given plans for are the Kress/Levy Building, the Fuqua Building, the Hotel King, and 232 Third Street. After visiting the downtown area, I am debating about which location will be the best for my intended use.
I am looking mainly at the Kress/Levy Building and the Lyceum. They both have distinct architectural features, which may be the focus for my project. I would like it to be an eclectic mix of the Greek architectural elements and a more contemporary interpretation of the interiors. I do think that the historic character is important to preserve in downtown areas, but the area should not look neglected at the same time. I am debating on the focus being either historic preservation or sustainable initiatives (green design).
If it is feasible, I am very interested in the relevancy to urban planning, and I would like to incorporate concepts from Architecture 4062, Urban Planning, into my Senior Capstone Project. Part of this has already been incorporated into my design concept by observing the downtown area and the needs of the area. I think that a hotel would serve the area well if it has some other areas, such as a restaurant and bar with retail shopping area in a basement area of the hotel or somtething on those lines.
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