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Mircea Eni, “Silence in the City.” This Benedictine monastery in Stearns Quarry Park investigates the physical manifestation of the search for God. 1 of 3.

Mircea Eni, “Silence in the City.” The monastery unfolds itself in three stages: search, conversion and closure. The three elements are portrayed as distinct architectural expressions that respond to their spiritual persona. The search element connects the monastery to the city, conversion is portrayed by the church and closure occurs within the solitude of the monk living spaces. 2 of 3.

Mircea Eni, “Silence in the City.” 3 of 3.

Hyerim Kang, “Silence in the City.” This monastery design is based on planar geometry, a rectangular form which returns to the NSEW city grid, and spreads in the center to allow light to reach the various programmatic wings. 1 of 3.

Hyerim Kang, “Silence in the City.” The main church hinges apart from the pure planar geometry of the monastic cloister, opening toward and suspended over the pond. In this split, reminiscent of the split public way, a mixing zone is created--where the monks, the monastery guests, and the general public cross paths, reminded of each others’ daily patterns and communities. 2 of 3.

Hyerim Kang, “Silence in the City.” 3 of 3.

Daniel Caven. The Tumamac Habitat Center is situated near the foot of the Tumamac Hill, within Tucson, Arizona. The Habitat Center is designed around the idea of adaptation to its surroundings and its inhabitants. 1 of 3.

Daniel Caven. The Habitat Center is programmed through three different sections--education, entertainment, and research--that change in floor space for the need or occupancy. 2 of 3.

Daniel Caven, "Tumamac Habitat Center." 3 of 3.

Evan Oskierko-Jeznacki, "Paisano Volcano Archaeological Camp." 1 of 3.

Evan Oskierko-Jeznacki, "Paisano Volcano Archaeological Camp." 2 of 3.

Evan Oskierko-Jeznacki, "Paisano Volcano Archaeological Camp." 3 of 3.