
Design and Research Process

16'x16' volume modulations


Thesis Statement

First Floors of Ellen and Elly

Program layout of Ellen and Elly

Lodging locations on Ellen and Elly

Marine Biology-first floor Elly
Oceanography-first floor Elly
Climatology-first floor Elly
Each Lab has a conference room

Elly Lobby - The lobby is located next to the water elevator and across from the scuba center. This is where scientists and students first check in after arriving.

Elly Green Roofs - Includes observation deck.

Scuba Center

Bridge between Ellen and Elly - Open-air design with screens allowing for optimal amount of wind to go through, lessening the wind resistance.

Water Elevator - Ellen and Elly both have hydrolic elevators that descend 30 feet from the platform to the water surface for passengers. Elevator capsule is structural screens creating an open-air space. The elevators retract entirely above the platform to protect them from storm surges.

Ellen and Elly Environmental Observatories - Rendering of the east facade of Ellen and Elly.
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