Carlo DiSilvestro Jr.
Micro- Dwelling
Efficiency in a compact space. The challenge was to create an inhabitable space that is under 100 sq ft. The dwelling is located in the Swiss Alps and is intended to be a retreat. It is a repurposed fuselage that can house an individual for a couple of months. The fuselage frames views of the lake and valley to the south and has views of the mountain peaks to the north. Pieces of the aluminum skin have been peeled away to see the stars and stream to the east.
 Study Models(1) Initial Model (2) Refined Model (3) Final Study Model |  Site PlanLocated in Swiss Alps |  Perspectives / Diagram |
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 Initial ModelThis is the model before the skin was put on. Material: Bass wood |  Final ModelMaterial: Bass wood, Bain Board |  Interior ViewMaterials: Bass wood, Bain Board |
Rowhome
Two Rowhomes were designed with similar layouts, but vary slightly in width. As a result, one rowhome is long and narrow while the other is wide and short. They are located on N. 39th street in Philadelphia's Promise Zone.
 West ElevationTerracotta Facade |  Floor Plan |  Setting Sun Shadows |
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 Wall Section |
Community Center
A project designed to nuture the Rittenhouse community and engage with the Schuylkilll waterfront. The courtyard allows Sansome St. to continue through the site and connect to the river trail while also creating an oasis for the community on the edge of Philadelphia's urban landscape.
 Site Plan |  Sections |  First Floor Plan |
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 Site Section |