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KSU FLORENCE

Most Inspiring Students’ Projects SPRING 2013

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KSU FLORENCE

Most Inspiring Students’ Projects SPRING 2013

Most Inspiring Students’ Projects

Index Introduction . 06 (Fabrizio Ricciardelli and Paola Giaconia) Presentation of architecture studio projects . 12 (Filippo Caprioglio, Alberto Francini, Paola Giaconia, Andrea Ponsi) Daniel M. Armagno, Onda Tripla . 18 Jennifer A. Carnprobst, The Public Monument . 20 Kyle M. Delker, Reinterpreting Connections . 22 Justin A. Fye, Connective Tissue . 24 Jordan N. Gromiak, A Permeable Cohesive Whole . 26 Morgan H. Gundlach, Over, Under and Through the Cubes .

Eric D. Leathers, Activity by Connectivity . 30 James R. Lennon, Tre Volte Giallo . 32 Nathan L. Yanosick, Urban Stitching . 34 Presentation of interior design studio projects .

(Federico Grazzini)

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Miranda L. Hiss, Aurora. In a New Exotic World .

Bethany L. Saltzman, Cryptic . 44

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Introduction

FABRIZIO RICCIARDELLI, KSU-FLORENCE DIRECTOR

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I am happy to see the production of the Architecture and of the Interior Design studios this Spring 2013 semester, and I am pleased with this publication, which collects the works and, in the course of the years, will provide important documentation of the activity of KSU-Florence Program in Architecture and in Interior Design.

The studio projects were quite challenging for our students, both sites being so relevant for Florentines: Âş Ă‹ 5 5 99 69 ĂŁ8 8 6 8

Architecture studios) has the potential to become one of the most lively public spaces in the city, its proximity to the bustling activities of St. Ambrogio market and its key location next to Borgo La Croce providing true assets for its future development; Âş Ă‹5 5 6 * 9 $ 69 ĂŁ8 8 6 8 Ă 98 6 Design studios) is a very grand prototype of medieval architecture and was the seat of the City Council in the decade when Florence was capital of Italy.

As director of the school, I am also very intrigued seeing students’ explorations and design proposals for our city. Their restless explorations result in lively discussions on the occasion of midterm and final reviews.

I especially commend the students whose project is featured in these pages. They all demonstrated high commitment to their work. I am sure that absorbing the vitality of Florence’s art and culture during this semester has been especially beneficial for them all.

Finally, I congratulate their professors (prof.

Filippo Caprioglio, prof. Alberto Francini, prof.

Paola Giaconia, prof. Andrea Ponsi and prof.

Federico Grazzini), whose intellectual and artistic abilities I am very aware of. I know well what each of them had to offer to our younger generation of designers. A special note goes to Professor Paola Giaconia, whose work as coordinator of the KSU-Florence Program in Architecture and Interior Design is invaluable.

Thank you all for your intense work!

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This booklet collects the studio projects of the students awarded in the โ Student Talent Searchโ competition that launched in the Spring 2013 semester. This is a recognition that, as coordinator for the Architecture and Interior Design program at KSU Florence, I deem especially important. First, because it constantly documents the growth and evolution of our didactic program. Secondly, because it enhances a dialogue among students and challenges them individually, while also reminding them of the experiences and abilities of their own colleagues.

In particular, the competition was open to all students of Architecture and Interior Design studios of Kent State University, Florence Program. It celebrated emerging student talent by awarding the top student work.

We evaluated a very varied array of design proposals (on two different sites - Piazza Annigoni and Palazzo Spini Feroni- and with different design programs - a gastronomy center, a visitor center and a spa / fitness center) which represent, overall, a testimony of this semesterโ s activity.

A jury composed by KSU-Florence design studio faculty and invited KSU faculty (prof.

Ji Young Cho, prof. Joe Ferut, prof. Bill Lucak) from the main campus selected two projects per studio as the winners. The top projects were selected based on: ยบ 5 8 6 8 6 8รช ยบ 8 ร 9 6 8 9858 69รง 8 merit awards were issued to these Architecture students: ยบ 7 99 รง 5 9 6ร 8 ยบ ' Nรง ร ยบ 7 8 9 รง $ ยบ 76 59 -รง % 6 5 ยบ N6 59 &รง % 9 5

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ยบ 75 )รง ร 9969 ยบ -58 59 ร รง Q596 2 merit awards were issued to these Interior Design students: ยบ N 59 5 ร รง & ยบ ร 8 59 ร รง *5 8 59 And 1 honorable mention was issued to an Architecture student: ยบ ร 59 Nรง 5 96

PAOLA GIACONIA, KSU-F ARCHITECTURE AND I.D. PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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A commencement ceremony was held at Palazzo Cerchi on Thursday May 9, 2013, on the occasion of the end-of-semester school reception.

Winners were given a certificate, in the presence of arch. Tommaso Barni, vicepresident of the Association of Architects of the Province of Florence; prof. Fabrizio Ricciardelli, director at KSU Florence; prof.

Paola Giaconia, Architecture and Interior Design program coordinator at KSU Florence.

All students’ projects were displayed on the occasion of the end of semester exhibition which was held on Thursday May 9, 2013 at Palazzo Bartolini-Baldelli in piazza Santa Croce.

All of this brings great satisfaction to the school and we hope also a bit of encouragement to the students because they are increasingly aware of the need to grow with the experience and improve by comparison with colleagues.

Winners were awarded with the publication of their design in this booklet. Also, the winning entries were displayed on boards at the end-of-semester school reception.

KSU

FLORENCE College of Architecture and Environmental Design

End of Semester Show Thursday May 9, 2013 from 9 am to 6 pm

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Presentation of architecture studio projects

FILIPPO CAPRIOGLIO, ALBERTO FRANCINI, PAOLA GIACONIA, ANDREA PONSI

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The area of study of the Architecture Design Studio is the relationship between a building and its context. In particular, it focuses on issues related to intervening in historical contexts.

The Spring 2013 project dealt with the redesign of Piazza Annigoni, in proximity to the existing St. Ambrogio Market: an architectural intervention that bears significant urban implications.

The architecture studios directed by prof.

Filippo Caprioglio, prof. Alberto Francini and prof. Paola Giaconia had the students work on the design of a Gastronomy Center whose aim it is to preserve, cultivate and promote the art of Italian gastronomy. The Center - which includes a culinary school with a capacity of 100 people, an auditorium that can accommodate 150 people, and a bookshop - also educates its public about taste and promotes and spreads the understanding of Italian food products and their role in traditional, regional Italian cuisine.

The architecture studio directed by prof.

Andrea Ponsi had the students design a Visitor Center. Located in a strategic area of the city, it will work as a multifunctional, flexible space dedicated to visitors as well

as residents who want to be informed about events taking place in Florence in the field of culture, art, gastronomy, architecture and design. The Center will host permanent and temporary installations, promote performances, organize conferences, provide adequate information on both Florence’s historical sites as well as current events.

The project site and its program offered the students an opportunity to focus their attention on issues related to construction in historical contexts as dealt with by contemporary architectural culture.

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Students’ Projects Architecture

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Onda Tripla

DANIEL M. ARMAGNO

Honorable Mention - prof. Paola Giaconia’s studio

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The Public Monument JENNIFER A. CARNPROBST

Merit Award - prof. Andrea Ponsi’s studio

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Reinterpreting Connections KYLE M. DELKER

Merit Award - prof. Alberto Francini’s studio

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Connective Tissue JUSTIN A. FYE

Merit Award - prof. Andrea Ponsi’s studio

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A Permeable Cohesive Whole JORDAN N. GROMIAK

Merit Award - prof. Filippo Caprioglio’s studio

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Over, Under and Through the Cubes MORGAN H. GUNDLACH

Merit Award - prof. Filippo Caprioglio’s studio

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Activity by Connectivity ERIC D. LEATHERS

Merit Award - prof. Alberto Francini’s studio

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Tre Volte Giallo JAMES R. LENNON

Merit Award - prof. Paola Giaconia’s studio

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Urban Stitching

NATHAN L. YANOSICK

Merit Award - prof. Paola Giaconia’s studio

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Presentation of interior design studio projects

FEDERICO GRAZZINI

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The Spring 2013 Interior Design studio had the students design a city spa and health/ fitness centre with a swimming pool in a Florentine historical Palace: Palazzo Spini Feroni.

Located just in front of the Santa Trinita bridge, the Palace was built in the 13th century and extensively altered in subsequent centuries, when it was bought by other wealthy Florentine families. It is one of the best examples of late-medieval residential architecture in Florence, although its current Gothic revivalist look is partly due to its last radical 19th century restoration, when the portion of the building overlooking the river and the underlying arched passageway were demolished to broaden the embankment road.

The palace, which also briefly served as the Town Hall during the short period when Florence was capital city of Italy, acquired its current destination of use in the 1920s, when it was bought by Salvatore Ferragamo, who turned it into his headquarters and main boutique for his world-famous shoes and leather accessories firm.

The choice of the assigned functional program is to be read as an attempt to reinstate the lost relationship of the building with the river Arno. The students were also

encouraged to push the boundaries of the program, implementing it with original and unusual activities. A special attention was given to the preservation of the integrity of the existing building and its features, without compromising the contemporary flair of the new proposals.

The site, the location and the design process gave students the opportunity to develop a detailed design of an interior environment in a unique historical context at various scales and levels of resolution, developing both their teamwork and individual skills to produce meaningful design work originating from a concept.

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Students’ Projects Interior Design

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Aurora. In a New Exotic World MIRANDA L. HISS

Merit Award - prof. Federico Grazzini’s studio

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Cryptic

BETHANY L. SALTZMAN

Merit Award - prof. Federico Grazzini’s studio