Rosslyn

So my new project for this semester is a 22-story condominium in a site in Rosslyn. The catch is that there is a pre-existing church in the site that has to be maintained in the new design. The other catch is that the site is very difficult, with two level changes due to a sloped site and a pedestrian bridge that must also be maintained. Below are a few photos from my site visit.




The building in the direct center is the existing church. As you can see, the building is in a prime location right next to the metro.



From the front of the church, or the "point".



Inside the church looking at the pedestrian bridge. About 40 feet from street level.


View from the metro station.

We had a pin-up today with our two-professors. I already have a few ideas for the building, and we have a big pin-up Friday to discuss our first ideas. I am worried that I will not have enough time to do site analysis, at least anything worth putting in a portfolio, but we will see. Time to go to bed, basketball in the morning....