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| This model begins to approach the concept of my building as a series of insertions into the landscape that create a path from light rail to the waterfront. |
In speaking with Jim Pettinari and Scott Barton-Smith at the mid-term review this past wednesday a few important issues were brought up concerning my project. Both seemed receptive to the parti of my current scheme, agreeing that the organization of rectilinear volumes was preferable to the somewhat arbitrary curvilinear walls of the preceding diagrams. They also seemed to like the dialog between the “bar building” and the “sinking boxes” however they encouraged me to take a stance and be more explicit about the link between this particular formal language, the site, and the program. It was suggested that I consider the backfill of the east bank industrial area as a means of inspiration.
It was suggested that perhaps the “sinking boxes” were more useful as leasable laboratory space for the study of urban ecological conditions. Each box has the potential to be used for a specific purpose, perhaps the study of a specific condition, which in turn has the potential to inform the materiality and architectural character of each lab. Additionally, a fourth box should be included to continue the sequence into the water.
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| Nascent floor plan illustrates general program adjacency (Office/Auditorium/Support vs. Main Circulatory Corridor/Exhibition vs. Laboratory/Exhibition/Support) Spaces need to be more specifically defined and a finer grain of spatial experience needs to be established |
rge volume of rainwater to a retention pond at Water Avenue. In large storm events this retention pond becomes charged and overflow storm water is sent along a path that interacts with the building as it moves toward the river.
@ Willis I agree. Interesting topics are hard to come by these day, with a little time and effort sharing can make it easier.