Midterm Response
Major Changes Since End of First Term:
The administrative wing has gone through a simplification of both form and program. Rather than a glass volume that grows from 1.5 to 3 stories as it moves towards the river, the new design inherits the frame/portal language that already exists for the openings in the rest of the building. Each new portal volume expresses a different specific program piece ranging from studios to faculty offices. This move has led to a significant decrease in glazing and a more simplified and direct floor plan.
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The deep inset windows on each frame provides passive shading while maintaining a large amount of natural light. Internally, studios are hung from the ceiling to provide a second floor which floats within each volume. This allows the entire volume to be read from within while maintaining a two story space.
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The long thin volume of the admin wing allows for efficient passive cooling through operable windows and evaporative cooling ponds. A below ground service level will provide space for the core of the radiant heating and cooling system cores. A heat recovery ventilator system will be used to bring fresh air into the building during the winter and work in unison with the radiant floor system.
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The two main comments I received on my midterm design were to reorganize my stairwells to better serve the second floor as a whole for both access and egress and to consider new was to visually separate and call out the main entry of the building and common hall. I have been progressing on both of the comments and will update with current plans soon.
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Anson, the images and writing do a nice job of conveying how you have been honing this section of your design. Very professional. The sectional images is especially enticing. You could encourage cross-ventilation that is pulled out through the adjacent corridor.
Nancy