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SCADpad: first look

by : Jo Arellanes April 15, 2014

This past weekend, the parking deck became a bustling destination as SCADpad opened to students and the general public. Visitors had the opportunity to explore the mysterious project that has taken over a section of SCAD Atlanta’s parking deck. It has been a highly anticipated project and was featured on NPR as well as a trending topic on Twitter.

Larger-than-life chess set.

Even the pup had a great time.

Edible garden watered by filtered grey water.

Portable cartons to take indoors!

Special full-spectrum lights for the plants.

<3 cilantro on my fish tacos.

Lounge area No. 1.

Outside North American pad.

North American porch details.

Succulent plants on the North American porch.

Asian porch details.

Small zen moments.

The walls of the Asian unit sing to you when touched.

Lounge area No. 2.

Sunflowers on the European pad’s porch.

Reflections of the city.

The European pad’s door has a fun mirror.

Each unit was designed by a SCAD student or alumni.

All the proucts and styling compliment the themes chosen.

The European unit has a lofted bed which created a small work space underneath.

The European pad’s bed.

The European pad’s dishes.

The European pad’s bathroom. This will certainly wake you up in the morning.

The North American pad’s floor.

Lovely lamp accent in the American pad.

Abstract representation of American flag.

Kitchen detail in the American pad.

Love the cups in the American pad.

American pad’s shower area.

As well as the American pad’s sink.

On site 3D printer for every visitor to use.

Students learning from Steve Aishman.

The controls for the program are motion activated and designed by a student.

Pieces you can print.

Extra keyboard.

Front of the European pad.

Tweet for Treats!

Get the unique code from the display and tweet it.

Get a prize!

Check out the SCADpad information below to see when you can visit these micro-housing units:

“SCADpad: small space, big idea. SCADpad (n.) 1: a community of 135-square-foot residences 2: an active and sustainable use for redundant parking structures 3:a mindful consideration of global population and commuting trends 4: a paradigm shift in urban design 5: a relevant and replicable answer to the growing need for suitable, affordable, efficient housing in cities worldwide.

Experience SCADpad for yourself this spring. All events are free and open to the public.

Saturday, April 12 Noon-3 p.m.
Sunday, April 13 1-3 p.m.
Saturday, April 26 Noon-3 p.m.
Sunday, April 27 1-3 p.m.
Sunday, May 4 1-3 p.m.
Saturday, May 24 Noon-3 p.m.
Sunday, May 25 1-3 p.m.
Saturday, May 31 Noon-3 p.m.
Sunday, June 1 1-3 p.m.

Visit SCADpad.com for more information. #SCADpad“

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