Final Presentation

The end result of the quiet room is shown within this perspective. While the development was being completed of this space, I began to identify different areas. There is part of the room for more group work to be done. An area to spend time as an individual to study or relax. And an area to do personal work on the computer, etc. I have identified the paths of circulation and the different work areas within this space, in diagram form.
This core is the most centralized space of the entire building. Making this the area where a high level of social interaction occurs. This is the main connection point of vertical circulation within the entire building. Containing a stairwell and an elevator shaft. The green wall is the main form of aesthetic vertical connection. A diagram explains paths of circulation and views within the core.

Quiet Lounge Update

I have basically finished the design development of the Quiet Lounge. There is some work to be done within the 3D model of this space, But it is starting to look put together. This space is meant for students to study in small groups or individually. Or possibly take a nap. Pillows and yoga mats are provided to make yourself more comfortable within this space. I developed the shelving system , as well as a few benches for the space. The tables and stools are used in several different areas within our building. The curving wall is the modular art wall we have speced to use within our building.


The windows shown within this space overlook the auditorium. This encourages visual interaction of different occupants throughout the entire building.

Process Update

This past week I have made some changes on the core that will impact the aesthetics of the green screen (the main focal point). I have worked to make the screen resemble our concept more thoroughly. The screen will appear as if it is peeling off the green room, and flowing into the core. I found a curved green screen that we will spec out instead of the vertical screen , we priorly used.


I have been also working to develop the quiet lounge above the auditorium. This space will now have glass windows that will allow users to observe events in the auditorium. I have developed a shelving unit for the lounge that resembles the peeling idea we have in our concept. I will continue to develop this space further.

Concept

Based off last Thursday's Prefinal crit the Earthworms brainstormed and came up with a foundational concept.

Peeling layers to create overlapping forms.

This concept will appear on the exterior building and all the way down to each piece of furniture.

As I reflect on our concept and think about how peeling and overlapping layers of a building would look, I began to research. I found images from a talented architect of the 1960s and 1970s. Cynthia Eardley went beyond the norm to create building forms that remind me of what the Earthworms are trying to achieve.


This image is of the Peeling Project, of a retail space. Completed in the 1970s. Cynthia Eardley took a rectangular facade and changed it into something new and innovative. The facade appears to be peeling off.

Cynthia Eardley also created a glass underwater passage way during the 1960s. The architect wanted to create a soothing meditative passage, where you are submerged but can see underwater. Her main goal was for the visitor to enjoy a relaxing environment to observe underlake life forms through the movement of water.

Shelving Unit

With in the design of the Quiet Lounge there is a need for division of space. There is a more group oriented space when you first walk into this space. As, you move further back there is a more relaxed personal space. This would be the shelving system to separate those two portions of the quiet room. The shelving unit is meant to hold yoga mats and pillows that students can use when there in this space. Jenn and I have been working to develop this space and shelving system.

Quiet Lounge Ideas

I have been working on the quiet lounge and sketching out ideas. Jenn and I worked along side each other to encourage inspiration and ideas. We hope the quiet room will look and feel somewhat like a meditative space. The materials will lead you from a group quiet area to a more personal setting. The materials used within this space will correspond with those used throughout our building. We hope to use panels to separate space instead of full walls with back lighting for highlights. There will be skylights and operable windows to create zen views encouraging a connection with the outdoors.


This is a section of a wall partition system that will be utilized to separate the space. The wall system will be made up of several different materials including wood, frosted glass, and shelving. The shelving will be used to store mats and pillows that are provided in this space. This is to be further developed three dimensionally.

3D Core

This week I have mainly been working on the core in a 3dimensional sense. I have been imputing my ideas into sketch up as part of the entire 3D model of our building. I have also ordered several material samples for our project this week. They have slowly began to arrive. I am also on the verge of imputing my design ideas for the quiet room and lounge spaces into this sketch up model.
The Earthworms are hard at work!