Sunday, February 20, 2011

Program Adjacencies

Working out adjacencies

Working out adjacencies

Sketching out program options

Circulation sketches

Program Workshop

Site Analysis

Weather Studies





Context Model

Salem Street thesis site in relation to North End Branch Library

Thesis Site 
North End Branch Library

Thesis Update!

Its been a while since I've updated my thesis blog so there are a few things that need explaining. 


Once again, the program of my project has changed. Moving from a small branch library I've decided to go in the direction of a gallery incorporating plenty of public gathering space with a total square footage of roughly 10,000sf. Further down on Salem Street is The North Bennett Street School, a small trade school where students build furniture, cabinets, violins, and jewelry. Part of the program will be to display the work of these students. 


I have been doing some research on HVAC systems and the pros and cons of a mechanical, or intelligent building skin as opposed to a user operated system. It seems that the most appropriate heating and cooling method for my thesis would be a Hybrid, a system that combines the best aspects from both mechanical and operable facades.