Tangency
Piestewa Peak, Phoenix, Arizona
A redefinition of place is characterized through the intimate exploration space. The transformation of public space - in this case, a library - is the resonant state of community. In this civic center, the universal familiarity of perfect geometries, paired with the visual tangibility of place. Foundational acknowledgment is the key for the art of community
Precedence Case Studies
Inspiration Exeter Library
Pima Tribe
perfect geometry for structural influence
native american tribe center; Pima
central core
Piestewa Peak; Pima name
study corral
circle encased by square
Seattle Central Library
Process
Kiva
Louis Kahn
OMA
Roden Crater
distinction of specific floor functionality
oculi
social vs. private space
light guides experience
exposure to natural light
descension into space
Circulation
Structure
Natural Light
Ventilation
central core as centerpiece for ventilation, light, & structure
James Turrell
detachment of floors and retaining wall allow for natural ventilation & reflected natural light
Site Plan
1/64” = 1’-0” Second Floor 1/16” = 1’-0”
Section 1/16” = 1’-0”
First Floor 1/16” = 1’-0”
SouthEast Axonometric
North East Axonometric
ADE 321: Fall 2015 Architectural Studio I
Study Pod - Social vs. Private Space
Student: Nicole Bone Instructor: Mark Ryan