THIRTEEN

After two weeks of work on the Snow Symposium, its time to return to work on my first studio project of third year. Here is a sketch I did today of my interior. Its very detailed for a sketch, but it was necessary for me to work out all the details that will be required for the final project. My next step is to make the structural system that I've chosen work for this specific design.

My intention was to create an exterior space on the interior. I decided to do this because of the open nature of my "outer shell". I felt that grouping a bunch of squarish rooms together would destroy the open feel. It would also hinder the natural convection of air which is essential to the passive cooling of this building. When it comes to the aesthetic qualities of this design, I wanted to create an atmosphere of exotic creativity. Because this venue is place where art is displayed and created, I wanted the building to help the artist and the art viewer to open their mind to new possibilities by placing them somewhere unfamiliar, yet not uncomfortable. Also, a place that does not outshine the art it exhibits. I find that when I travel, I learn and grow much more than when I am at home; When I am at home, the need to change or learn something new is very far down the list as far as needs go.
Unfamiliar, not uncomfortable
Attention grabbing, not attention demanding
Inspiring, not overbearing
foreign, not alien

What do you think?
-would you like to come to a place like this for:
       -fine dining?
       -an art workshop?
       -music lessons (voice, piano, guitar, etc....)?
       -art classes?
       -a wedding?
       -an art show opening?
       -to buy wine (a fine winery in the basement- connected to the restaurant)?
       -a family gathering or town meeting?
       -balls, galas, banquets, parties, masquerades, fiestas, festivals and dances?