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http://www.urbanitebaltimore.com/project/2011/resources/opencity-press.pdf

When will everyone be available?

FINAL BOARD!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't say anything....

Its perfect. Agree or die.

Tentative Layout

This is still open to being tweaked. I think we're settling on Minion Pro for text. There is basically a 6" graphic banner running both top and bottom, and the middle has all the diagrams. The three spaces on the top/middle/right are for tectonic diagrams - I'm going to play with how these are labeled and have thumbnails in my sketchbook. I may need some help from Jesse setting this up in Sketchup, but I think it will go quickly. Also, the diagrams on the left need labels :P

Hope you guys like it so far!

MEga ViGNette Post

Oh hey, here's how these top board section is coming along. I love the photographs of the skyline, but they might need to be replaced with Google maps photographs due to copyright issues? Comments would be helpful.
Oh, before I forget, proposing
Trajan Pro for the title fonts, adobe garamond pro for the text. Cause they're civic looking.
Smaller vignettes are a post or two down.

Written Statement

The essence of our project is an extremely simple infrastructure that allows for near infinite possibilities. By designing in this way, we were able to address the competition modularly, affording a variety of working scales. Each complete unit measures approximately three feet wide, by eight feet tall, and four and a half inches deep. The inter-workings of each unit consist of five four inch by four inch elements oriented horizontally on 18” centers. These proportions were carefully decided upon to best relate to the human scale. Hung on this frame can be a variety of smaller modules on and between the horizontals. These subunits function as a grid that can be divided from the original eight by three module.

Individual modules can thus function proportionate to the particular environment they may be installed in. Allowing for varying degrees of porosity, physical engagement, and signage. In addition, this modular system allows for a sliding scale of cost. There is also a possibility to raise money for the project by promotion of “module donation.” For example, areas heavy in retail or history can choose to purchase space for advertisement, as well as display boxes for merchandise or artifacts. School areas can purchase, small chalk paint panels or portholes. Areas near existing public transit stops can have modules with seating, shade, and table surfaces.

Signage, porosity, and function can also be modified throughout the construction process. Ultimately these panels can become permanent installments of the Redline, functioning as shelters for red line stops, or communicative installations en route to stops. Overall, our proposal allows a great range of public engagement and involvement with the project beginning, during, and after construction.

Vignette Roughs

Starting vignette roughs... a mix of in-situ pictures and independent ones. A layout board would help. but I figure just starting on them is necessary... took like... three hours and a half or so just to so this one rendering of a barrier at the intersection of Linwood and Boston St. Comments are necessary! Do you guys want in-situ or more rough vignettes? What kind of color scheme? Gradient maps make it easy to roughly unify multiple vignettes. Specific requests?

charette schedule

MONDAY
-sketchup models done and sent to Jesse and Jess
-layout template sent to J and J for guidance

TUESDAY
-rendering/graphics done
-layout done with graphics plugged in
-board sent in to Dave by Tues night

WEDNESDAY
-board printed and mounted onto foam core

THURSDAY (FRIDAY MORNING THE LATEST)
-board delivered with $30 check, names, etc.



-Include names, affiliations, and a short biography of team member(s), along with team contact 
email, address, and phone number on the back of the board. This information should not be 
visible on the front of the board. 
-Mail or hand deliver board to Urbanite, 2002 Clipper Park Road, 4th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21211. 
Urbanite's phone number is 410-243-2050. Boards will not be returned, and proposals may be 
featured in Urbanite. If you do not want your proposal to be featured in the magazine, please 
clearly note so on the back of your board. 
-Clearly identify the area to which your proposal applies. Proposals may be for the entire Red Line 
project area, one or more station areas, the interstitial spaces between stations, specific zones 
along the Red Line route, or any combination of these. Proposals for projects farther than ½ mile 
from the Red Line route will not be considered.  
-Include a check for $30 made out to “D center Baltimore” with your submission.


FRIDAY
celebration!!!! and sleeeep