Tuesday, November 24, 2009

KSA: Knowlton School of ArchitectureKSA: Knowlton School of Architecture

Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture

Student Project: Brian Spring

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physical model

physical model

diagram and physical model

The pavilion is located in a natural clearing in a predominately woody site of second growth trees. The cleared area is a product of annual erosion as well as unsuitable soil and was envisioned as a "natural showcase for display." The pavilion's tectonic frame served to artificially integrate with the existing erosion ruts to aid in water runoff and ultimately water collection. The collected water would gather in bins near the natural gulley, in turn using the natural slope to enable the frame to flex and move proportionally to the amount of water runoff. Thus, the frame constantly exudes the current site conditions due to its specific orientation. Programmatically, the form of the pools is mapped from the existing topographical lines and step down to accentuate the observer-site relationship. The frame's mobility allows for a diverse spatial experience by allowing the decks adjoined to the pools to be completely housed on the interior as well as travel beyond the extent of the frame.

Instructor
Stephen Roe
Course
Architecture 341: Architectural Design IV
Quarter
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Knowlton School of Architecture
275 West Woodruff Avenue,
Columbus , OH, 43210-1138 USA
614 292 1012

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