Chicago Coach House

2nd Year BArch, Professor Morgan Wiley

Softwares: Rhino, Lumion, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro

In the heart of downtown Chicago, this adaptive reuse project transforms a parking lot into a library tailored for the visually impaired. The design focuses on a multi-sensory experience utilizing materiality, scent, sound, and color to enhance wayfinding and program organization.

Modern architectural design of a two-story building with large windows, wooden accents, and an angular, minimalist style. Several silhouetted figures are outside near the entrance, next to a white picket fence and beneath a partly cloudy sky.
Cross-section architectural drawing showing two levels; upper level with a person working at a desk and chairs, lower level with a person near a door and kitchenette.

South Section

Architectural floor plan of a room with a bed, desk, and sitting area. Includes stairs, a window, and decorative elements like curtains and a plant. Shows indoor and outdoor spaces, including a tree representation.

Second Level Plan

Architectural rendering of a modern interior with wooden slats, glass window, and people in an office setting.
Architectural model of a modern, minimalist white building with large windows, vertical wooden slats, and silhouetted figures, set on a green grassy base with a small, leafless tree.
Architectural drawing of a modern house exterior with large windows and vertical siding, silhouettes visible through the glass, and trees in the background.

East Elevation

Simple architectural floor plan of a small apartment showing a living area with a sofa and coffee table, kitchen with a stove and sink, bathroom with a toilet and sink, and outdoor space with seating and a tree.

First Level Plan

Architectural model of a modern two-story house with minimalist design, featuring a staircase, open spaces, and small human figures on a grassy base.
Top view of an architectural model featuring a rectangular building with a flat roof, adjacent to a long, narrow pool or sandbox. Surrounding the structure is a green area resembling grass, and a small cluster of trees or plants is visible. The setup suggests a modern outdoor design.