SENSE OF PLACE
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LA ARTS DISTRICT
The project arose from the question of how to create a sense of place within an area of such stong historical presence and how new construction and program can respond to these conditions as the identity of the area also begins to change. The aim of the performing arts center is to act as a node in a series of nodes to be developed in the Arts District of Los Angeles in hopes to create a more vibrant area for artists, residents, and visitors alike. The concept of the performing arts center is reminiscent of an alley way, a void between two solid masses. The form is generated by slicing a mass in half, one side holding the street edge while the other side pushed back to allow for a transitional courtyard as well as an area for public art. Lastly, the scale is modified in response to existing surrounding buildings.
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GENIUS LOCI: DESCRIBES A PLACE THAT IS DEEPLY MEMORABLE FOR ITS ARCHITECTURAL AND EXPERIENTIAL QUALITIES. THIS PROJECTION ONTO A PLACE REFLECTS THE VALUES OF THE PLACE. ARCHITECTURE SHOULD MAKE THIS APPARENT TO ALL WHO ENGAGE WITH THE PLACE.
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allow acces from north and south between two soild buildings
Hold the street edge
pull facade back from the street to allow for transition space-courtYArd
scale buildings to surrounding context
PROGRAM
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PERFORMANCE SPACE
PERFORMANCE SUPPORT
ATRIUM
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
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2 Courtyard
One Santa Fe Greenway
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Garden
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Plaza
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process sketch 19 9 Artist Studios
Flex space-exhibition
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Toy Factory
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first floor plan Commerical + Housing
Sci-Arc Parking
Commerical + Housing
Housing
1.INTERIOR LOBBY 2.BOX OFFICE 3.COAT CHECK 4.MAIN THEATER 5.CROSSOVER COORIDOR 6.LOADING DOCK 7.SCENE WORKSHOP 8.COSTUME WORKSHOP 9.MENS DRESSING ROOM 10.WOMENS DRESSING ROOM 11.GREEN ROOM 12.CONTROL ROOM 13.SOUND ROOM 14.CONSSESSIONS 15.MUSIC CHAMBER 16.GALLERY 17.CAFE 18.STORAGE 19.MENS RESTROOM 20.WOMENS RESTROOM 21. SCREENING ROOM
Floor Plan: Level 1 scale: 1/16”=1’-0”
JULIA WEATHERSPOON- SAMPLE WORK
DRAWINGS
Performing Arts Center