INSPIRING INTERACTION
Herberger Cultural Gallery
Responding to intersections created by circulation patterns that move through the site, the layout of the student center engages students and provides a space for inspiration. Using principles of compression and expansion, the rising roof of the steel structure establishes a hierarchy of space, and introduces voids within the form it envelops. Working with this steel structure, the overhangs that divide the program of the student center create distinct thresholds and frame the spaces where artwork is displayed. When the sun is up the perforated facade filters natural sunlight while providing the galleries with outdoor spatial qualities. At night, the facade disolves and reveals the exhibitions within the galleries.
Exterior lounge space
Interior lounge space
Exterior facade at dusk
North
South
East
Elevations 1/16” = 1’-0”
Structure + Voids
West
N. Section Cut 1/16” = 1’-0”
Section
7 1 6 3
5
4
2
1. Main Gallery 2. Secondary Gallery 3. Lounge 4. Cafe 5. Restrooms 6. Outdoor Seating 7. Bike Locker
Site + Building Plan 1/16” = 1’-0”
ALA 225: Fall 2015 Design Fundamentals III
Student: Abel Clutter Instructor: Claudio Vekstein