the misbehaving wall spring 2021
how does the interaction & form of the wall transform when it becomes inhabitable?
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what is a ...
wall /wôl/
A wall is a structure and a surface that defines an area noun noun: wall; plural noun: walls _ a continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or divides an area of land. “a garden wall” _ a thing perceived as a protective or restrictive barrier. “a wall of silence” verb verb: wall; 3rd person present: walls; past tense: walled; past participle: walled; gerund or present participle: walling _ enclose (an area) within walls, especially to protect it or lend it some privacy. “housing areas that are walled off from the indigenous population”
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how do we inhabit a wall? wall behavior diagrams_
_along
_against
_through
_within
_along
_against
_through
to inhabit _within
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the body proportions & personal space body porportions
personal space
of an average 6’ male
15” shoulder width 72” overall height 31”
63” chin
240” public space
arm
67” eyes 12”
11”
08”
upper arm
forearm
hand
59” shoulders
53” pecks
120” social space
45” elbow hips
39”
48” personal space
35” wrist
18” intimate space
29” fingertips
knees
ankle
04”
20”
creating personal boundaries with personal belongings or luggage
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possible users
single
family
business traveler | lone adventurer
leisure | small group
# of travelers : one
# of travelers : three - six
how do they use the space
how do they use the space
sits alone, away from others
uses mulitple seats; more than a chair per person
craves privacy and quite
boundary zone; keep kids in designated zone
convenience
diverse range of luggage
wifi, outlet
kinetc , lots movement
stationary, minimal movement
flexibility, multiple paths
how can we enhance gate experience
wifi, outlet; teens
create pod to minimize unused seats (space)
how can we enhance gate experience
create zone seating; creating privacy wall barriers
create pod to minimize group zones
convenience in circulation from primary circulation to boarding gate
create zone seating; creating privacy wall barriers convenience in circulation from primary circulation to retail/dining and boarding gate
elderly leisure traveler | define mission
visually impaired
# of travelers : one - two
# of travelers: one - three
how do they use the space
how do they use the space
convenience
sits near others; possible assistance if needed
craves quite and tranquil space
convenience
sits near boarding desk
sits near boarding desk, easily accessible
easily accessed by airport assistant
easily accessed by airport assistant
stationary, minimal movement
stationary, minimal movement
how can we enhance gate experience
how can we enhance gate experience
create designated seating for elderly
create accessible landing opportunities
transformable space for user
walls that activate multitude of senses
barriers from other user groups
convenience to key circulation areas; especially primary circulation to boarding gate
convenience in circulation from primary circulation to boarding gate
lone traveler | sensory impairment
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site
ohio/ northern kentucky
cvg
cvg
site
cincinnati/ northern kentucky international airport (CVG)_
cincinnati/ northern kentucky international airport
circulation parking
terminals concourse a concourse b
underground train concourse b ***
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concourse b
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concourse b
scale 1/128” = 1’-0”
focal gate
scale 1/32” = 1’-0”
focal gate - dynamic plan nts
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components
seating components
s_1.0 s_2.0 s_3.0
ceiling components
c_1.1 c_1.2 c_2.0
accessory components
a_.1 a_.2 a_.1 a_.
multi-use components
m_1.1 m_1.2
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s_1.0
full wall
m_1.2
m_1.1
half wall
single connector
unit orientation
compatible connection units
cover plate
unit elevations
1’ - 8”
2’ - 0”
0’ - 4”
1’ - 6”
3’ - 6”
component
unit in use
unit cover plate
not to scale
connection pegs
connection detail
component
s_2.0
full wall
half wall
single connector
unit orientation
compatible connection units
cover plate
unit elevations
unit cover plate
12’ - 0” 6’ - 0”
9’ - 0”
9’ - 0”
9’ - 0”
9’ - 0”
6’ - 0”
6’ - 0”
unit in use 18
component
s_3.0
full wall
half wall
single connector
unit orientation
unit elevations
unit in use
compatible connection units
c_1.1
full wall
ceiling connector
half wall
single connector
unit orientation
compatible connection units
connection pegs
unit elevations
connection detail
9’ - 0”
2’ - 0”
4’ - 0”
7’ - 0”
component
unit in use 20
c_1.2
full wall
ceiling connector
half wall
single connector
unit orientation
compatible connection units
connection pegs
unit elevations
9’ - 0”
1’ - 0”
2’ - 0”
8’ - 0”
component
unit in use
connection detail
component
c_2.0
ceiling connector
single connector
unit orientation
compatible connection units
peg connection
unit elevations
connection detail
12’ - 0” 7’ - 8”
5’ - 6”
5’ - 6”
6’ - 10”
9’ - 0”
2’ - 2”
1’ - 4”
2’ - 2”
1’ - 4”
4’ - 4”
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a_1.1
full wall
m_1.2
m_1.1
half wall
single connector
unit orientation
compatible connection units
not to scale
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-0
0’ - 8”
4’
alternatives 0’ - 4”
unit dimensions 4’
4’
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-0
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-0
0’ - 8”
0’ - 4”
5’ - 4”
connection peg 0’ - 8”
component
cover plate
unit cover plate & connection detail
unit in use
a_1.2
full wall
m_1.2
m_1.1
half wall
single connector
unit orientation
compatible connection units
not to scale
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-0
0’ - 4”
4’
0’ - 2”
unit dimensions 4’
4’
0’ - 2”
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-0
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0’ - 4”
4’
4’ - 8”
component
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alternatives
connection peg cover plate
unit cover plate & connection detail
unit in use 24
a_2.1
full wall
m_1.2
m_1.1
half wall
single connector
unit orientation
compatible connection units
not to scale
alternatives
unit lighting element
1’ - 6”
2’ - 6”
1’ - 6”
component
connection peg cover plate
unit cover plate & connection detail
unit in use
a_2.2
full wall
m_1.2
m_1.1
half wall
single connector
unit orientation
compatible connection units
not to scale
alternatives
unit lighting element
1’ - 0”
2’ - 6”
1’ - 6”
component
connection peg cover plate
unit cover plate & connection detail
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m_1.1 single connector
unit orientation
compatible connection units
unit lighting element
9’ - 0”
2’ - 2” 2’ - 3”
6’- 10”
0’ - 6”
2’ - 9”
1’ - 4”
component
connection bracket
connection detail
unit in use
m_1.2 single connector
unit orientation
compatible connection units
unit lighting element
4’ - 2”
0’ - 6”
2’ - 9”
2’ - 3”
4’ - 10”
9’ - 0”
3’ - 4”
component
connection bracket
connection detail
unit in use 28
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