Food for thought

As my group struggles to grasp exactly what our "skin" will look like or even how it will work we came across this building.  This will be our main model when it comes to applying the skin to our building form.

Savill Building

The train comes above ground!

After further thought the train is indeed being moved above ground.  Here are a few inspirational images : )

Building form further explored

The following drawings are my groups revised and refined building form sketches.  We have also decided to raise the tracks! Raise the tracks above the ground and celebrate them, also we extended the building along the tracks to allow for various views and experiences with the train as it runs parallel to our building.

Material study continued

Material study

The following materials were investigated for the use in the design project, these various materials have a range of applications.  These applications range from wall covering, flooring, ceiling, room partitions, stairs, countertops, and even signage.

Atlanta and Spring Break

So the Atlanta trip was... stressful to say the least, from even the day I found out about it.  The timing probably was the worst, we departed on my moms bday and I was in a car on the way back for mine.  I also had a midterm the day after we returned, and a project for studio due. OH and not to mention the 9 hr drive there in a snowstorm!  For a good note, from all the firms we visited I would have to say Knoll was my fav... BUT spring break has been very relaxing and I am not looking forward for classes on Monday.  I went snowboarding and to the beach : ) and got to spend some time with the family, now I have to return to my homework which I have postponed all spring break, because I mean it is spring BREAK!