The permanent fixtures of the Alissa Bell Press print shop serve a variety of different needs in multiple situations. Each of these fixtures, though specific to its place and use, will be constructed in accordance to a basic system of three parts: the stack, the horizon, and the base. Each of the three pieces will work together, interlocking to form interventions that are effective in context, and aesthetically cooperative with the space entire.
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1. stack 2. base 3. horizon
Each tower will feature a specific combination and articulation of three distinct elements: the stack, the horizon, and the base. Reaching towards the sky, the stack provides visible storage for modular items. It’s legs and shelves straddle the horizon and base. Dividing the space along its horizontal, the horizon rests between the stack and base. It provides a consistent place for the hands, be they resting, working, organizing. It gives structure and continuity to the space and the various actions it houses. Rising from the floor, the base holds items both modular and unique. Tucked away near to the ground, it provides a framework for the miscellaneous items that support the print shop.
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1. 1/2� birch ply shelves 2. walnut frame 3. leveling feet
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The stack organizes the modular and the beautiful, framing items against the exisitng white walls of the space. Depending on use and situation, the walnut and birch plywood construction can change to fit all requirements. From storage of paper stock (a), to display of past projects (b), to organization of tools and utensils within the space (c).
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The horizon is a place for the hands. It is both a temporary resting spot and a work surface. Whitewashed redwood provides a subtle ground for activities, swelling and contracting to fit the site (a,c), while steel strap is bent to support the activities above as structure or drawers (b,d).
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1. aluminum fin 2. walnut post 3. redwood “horizon” 4. steel strap “horizon” 5. drawer base
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1. cap/top 2. diaphragm walls 3. shelves w/ partial back 4. leveling feet
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Low and staunch, the base provides structure and storage for the print shop. Its form bends to the needs of program: a combination of shelves and divisions dependent on location and use. The simple, cellular nature of the base offers a concise concstruction, need based alteration, and perceptive continuity throughout the shop.
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