Street View

Molecular level observations of a series of copper phase changes revealed a set of very interesting scalable organizing principles. Heavy and massive to thin and slight; smooth and continuous to jagged and layered, etc. These were used in the design of a building to reflect the function of the spaces. This allowed smooth transitions between eminently accessible public gallery spaces and embedded private offi ces. Both landscape elements and shafts of light interweave with the fabric of the structure. 

Graphic mapping the phase shifting copper system

Transitioning the 2d diagram into a 3d proposal

After the copper system is understood with 2d graphics it is possible to move into the 3d realm and create similar phase shifts between spacial units

Blending study from "copper" to "patina" spacial units

After desired attributes have been established within the individual spatial units and blending between them all is executed site and program parameters are fed back into the system.  Many iterations are processed developing the architectural argument.

Key site concepts

graphic mapping programatic gradients

parameter graphic

After all the determining factors have been processed formal arguments develop.

perspective rendering

Roof Plan Rendering

Highline View

Entry

Circulation

Office Space

Another parameter that is fed into the feedback loop influencing the design are construction materials and methods.  This building is constructed with a combination of steel structure in key areas, completmented with spray on concrete.  We w0rked intensively with Arups structural department and Duponts materials research department.  We also are using Corian in key areas.

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan

Section Drawing

Section Drawing

Fabrication Drawing

The design was studied using a physical model also.

physical model

physical model