Particualry in my professional work, I have found myself exploring the spatial relationships of connections, transition spaces, thresholds etc. We've had several projects where we have designed additions to existing structures. Rarely are these additions simply adhered to the side of the existing; instead, they are cut in, wrapped around or set in a manner to allow a third ante space between the two buildings. I am curious in how useful and successful this space can be.
"Architecture as art"; not truly spatial, however the modes of design I have explored through art and architecture allow for different spatial opporunities. I feel the general consumer is more aware or interested in art when compared to architecture. Thus, creating architetcural spaces that can be considered art itself can be appealing to a much wider cross section.
How we move through spaces and what moves us fascinates me. When entering a space, why do people move in a certain direction and why do they linger in certain areas and not in others? Should the building forms mimic the movement we intend for the patrons to have? (curved walls, ramps, flowing cooridors) Or do sound, simple spaces create the movement...a well defined entry, vestibule, service and served areas.
Views and the connection between interior and exterior space have been explored in both BAC year 1 studios. How do we draw passers-by into interior spaces? Is it enough to simply have a "cool" design? No. What excites people? What peaks their interest? The hidden or possible the revealed. I am interested in spaces that reveal themselves and invite exploration and learning.
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