Group Statement

The use of color and light in our design emphasize our intent to infuse the space with emotion. Our exterior has a strong horizontal language that is incorporated into the interior. These horizontals throughout the building reflect our idea of nature within and around the structure.

Direction of Project

In our groups we have accomplished a series of charettes and project analysis to help us gain a better understanding of the direction of our project. Some of our main focuses for our design are nature, light, horizontals and verticals, connections, layers and moments. We wanted to tie in our designers, artists, and architects that we researched by figuring out some of their key strategies and manipulating them. In addition, the connections of the two towers needed to be put together in a more concise matter. Instead of the building looking like two distinct towers we tried to incorporate them into one simplistic building with cleans lines and emphasized horizontals. We also figured that by playing with the grade of earth around the building we could really gather better lighting in the lower layers and help bring nature in. We started out with a very rough sketch model and eventually were able to refine our ideas and bring out a successful, clarified model. After an insightful critique we now have a good idea as to where we need to move next. Window placements and considering our entrance placement and design seem to be the biggest aspects of our building that we need to develop.

Jazz Blue Collage