The performance space controls the sound experience within it. Each panel on the double sliding panel walls can be manipulated depending on how much sound is desired in the space. The interior space is comprised by an ellipsoid shape chamber and a curved wall outside of the chamber so that a passageway is created between. The different spacing in between and the curvature on each surface produces a mixture of sound effects, including diffraction, reflection and echoes; Therefore people experience a progression of sound change as they walk through it. The ellipsoid chamber works as a concentrate experience of sound effect like echo and amplifying of sound. If the sound is produces on either side of the focal point, the sound is transferred and amplified on the other focal. However, if sound is produced anywhere else in the chamber, it results as echoes.
INTERACTIVE [SOUND]SCAPE
Time Fall 2008, Junior Studio Instructor Kevin Erikson
Panels and track
Section
The concept applied to a connection walkway of train station
“The street level itself is a dead space. No diversity of activity takes place on the ground floor; it is only the means of passage to the interior.” Richard Sennet Dead space ascends above the street where only the absence of activity exists..
Walking through the city of Chicago, I noticed many architectural design focuses only on the lower stories of the building; above that, the facade is monotone as if the architect does not want people to notice the space above. Therefore; I proposed a flash mob activity with the junior studio led by Professor Hubeli, Porfessor Larsen and Prfessor Hicks to bring pedestrians’ attention to the space above. We released, in the middle of the stopped traffic, 200 yellow balloons spray-painted “WHAT’S UP” on January 30th, 2009 at around 8:30am. People’s reaction was surprisingly good; they were extemely curious and their eyes followed the balloons as they fly up in the air. Couple balloons actually got caught on the top of a building around and was flying in the air for almost 2 weeks. The video is on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5s9eVpjXAQ
WHAT’S UP
Flash Mob in Chicago
CROPPED exposes under-emphasized phenomena of the city by utilizing the design of the building to frame views of Chicago. The dynamic spacial experience is achieved by the manipulation of forms of the buildings and the programs within it. Wacker Drive is divided into three levels: Upper, Lower, and Service. The project is interested in exposing the tucked-away environment of the Service Level of Wacker Drive by bringing people to that level. The Hostel is divided into three structures: guest rooms, reception and entertainment. The three structures are connected by a circulation plinth which also functions as an added ground level. This level rises up to Columbus Drive so that pedestrians can walk across the street to the other side of our structure. The phenomenal experience of the city was controlled by the juxtaposition of the structure to either the river or the street. The Guest Room building is comprised of a double-loaded hallway from which light tunnels puncture through the rooms to the exterior. These tunnels vary in sizes and placement and bring light into the traditionally dark double-loaded hallway. In between two guest rooms a larger tunnel is place which can be occupied as a small lounge space. This space allows for some privacy in the public setting of a Hostel. In addition, atrium light wells puncture the building and bring light not only to each level, but also to the public pool area within the circulation plinth. The Reception building is positioned against Wacker Drive; thus, it concentrates on the experience of the street. The window openings are much larger on the side of the street, and much smaller on the side of the river. On both sides, specific views towards the city are framed. The Entertainment building has two wings which extend into the river. The wings enclose the serene sound of the water for the occupants to experience. Each building is designed to enhance the way a person experiences the city of Chicago.
CROPPED
Wacker Drive, Chicao
Time Spring 2009, Junior Studio Instructor Roger Hubeli
Site Plan
Lobby, Recption, 1st Floor
Pool, Guestroom, 1st Floor
Entertainment
Reception
Guestroom
Floor Plan, Entertainment, 1st Floor
Restaurant, Recption, 2nd Floor
Floor Plan, Reception, 2nd Floor
Floor Plan, Guestroom, 3rd Floor