Apollo's Landing
A shortlisted architectural design project proposal for NASA center in Washington D.C, celebrating anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing. Due to limited time and being sole designer, this proposal was more an exploration on design being unique, inspiring, and monumental. All of which would aid my following architectural competition project which also was shortlisted, Wings of San Jose ∀ Silicon Valley. Completed over the course of two months. Submitted December 2019.
Page 1. The project was completely inspired by the moon. From the exterior dome being a map of the moon, to the crescent moon inspired floorplans.
Page 2. Project in relation to future development.
Page 3. Limited space on presentation boards, along with not being able to present in person, made it necessary for the project to need to speak for itself.
Page 4. Interior design had to sadly be forgone to complete project on time.
The crescent half moon roof, guided building design.
Inspired by Greek and Roman monuments to deities, this center would be a monument to the Apollo 11 landing. An artificial moon would house a recreated lunar lander so visitors can actually walk in the footsteps of the Apollo team.
While no specific program for space use was given, an open floor plan would always allow visitors to focus on the final attraction of actually "visiting" the moon.
Idea on how the building would look in the built environment.
Located next to a new bridge and active development, the site would be in a prime area for tourism.
Shortlist Certificate.