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03-01-2006 Smith Group Presentation on SLCC to Dept Reps. goals. campus landmark highly effective functional use Deaf ways of being ‘visu-centric’ building collaboration sense of connection. aesthetic. place of connection between one another – a strong sense of community
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03-01-2006 Smith Group Presentation on SLCC to Dept Reps
campus landmark • highly effective functional use • Deaf ways of being • ‘visu-centric’ building • collaboration • sense of connection
place of connection • between one another – a strong sense of community • to openness and light – a space of well-being • to nature as constant reminder of the natural condition of deafness • and of the physical image of a place that expresses Deaf history and culture
space • openness • variety • visual permeability
light • illuminate sign language • enable orientation • foster a sense of well-being • flexibility • connection to natural world
composition • landmark • gathering place as heart of building • organic planning in response to deaf way of seeing • overlap of indoor and outdoor spaces • foster social interaction and academic collaboration
materiality • Deaf history and culture • transparency, translucency and reflectivity • quietness • metaphors of the natural elements • connection to architectural heritage of campus • interactive surfaces
form • organic • landmark • timeless balance of past and future • emphasis on natural light • foster interaction
icon/roof north / west elevations
materials zinc north / west elevations
proportion north / west elevations
entries north / west elevations
portals column/wall north / west elevations
strong profile north / west elevations
ornament/timeline north / west elevations
variety south / east elevations
verticality south and east elevations
base middle top south and east elevations
pattern ganging south / east elevations
pattern connection south / east elevations
plant materials lilac Green Spruce Willow Oak River Birch Reed Grass Hosta blue holly – winter color Crape Myrtle Lirope
deaf principles • provide common spaces • organic: open, light, quiet, flowing, smooth • harmonize with campus architecture
deaf aesthetic • roundness: zinc columns, open
deaf aesthetic • roundness: zinc columns, open • lightness: general elevations, pattern
deaf aesthetic • roundness: zinc columns, open • lightness: general elevations, pattern • visually quiet: more subtle contrast than SAC
campus setting • essence: sense of place • materials • natural metaphors • vertical proportions
experience/ opportunities