Monday, December 14, 2015 10:30 am
-
10:30 am
EST (GMT -05:00)
Of
the
thesis
entitled:ÌýExpanded
Enclosure
:ÌýUtilizing
Conditioned
Micro-ClimatesÌýand
Spaces
to
Develop
Gradated
Envelopes
Ìý
Abstract:
ArchitectureÌýis
more
often
than
not
in
the
habit
of
creating
spaces
separated
by
impermeableÌýpartitions
that
give
occupants
a
high
level
of
control
-
whether
it
is
directedÌýat
achieving
shelter,
privacy,
etc....
While
this
does
address
basic
humanÌýneeds,
it
tends
to
lead
toÌýstructures
with
subdivided
interiors.
Such
a
systemÌýis
useful
in
programs
that
call
for
a
high
degree
of
control
with
regards
toÌýprivacy
and
climatic
control,
however
in
certain
programs,
this
can
result
in
aÌýloss
of
singularity
in
the
design
as
well
as
a
loss
of
connectivityÌýbetween
keyÌýelements
and
moments
in
the
architecture.
Alternatively,Ìýsome architects have explored the notion of an architecture that is laid out inÌýan open gradated condition as opposed to being defined by strict barriers. SuchÌýa proposal opens up the possibility for a program that is transparent and freeÌýto fluctuate underÌýcertain conditions. Conversely, it loses the privacy andÌýcontrol provided by a typical partitioned and enclosed design.
This thesisÌýproposes that architecture does not need to be solely laid out in eitherÌýsubdivided spaces or open gradated ones. Instead it puts forth the possibilityÌýthat architecture can be enriched by making a careful amalgamation of bothÌýautonomous zones that develop keyÌýindependent moments alongside fluid spacesÌýthat lend to the creation of continuous transitions and gradated program. EachÌýsystem has its merits and disadvantages, and thus each can be carefully appliedÌýto programmatic elements that call for one over the other. ThisÌýprovidesÌýcontinual transitions and shifting programmatic potential, simultaneouslyÌýtransforming areas of high control from blocked off rooms to key architecturalÌýmoments emphasized by a sudden degree of separation in an otherwise fluidÌýsystem. To help ‘dissolve theÌýwall’ in fluid spaces, the qualities normallyÌýhidden in wall space such as systems and insulation are translated into theÌýhabitable space by means of microclimatic augmentation.
These ideas are further exploredÌývis-a-vis a design proposal of a hypothetical a library based in Amman, JordanÌýthat encompasses both kinds of spaces. Modern library programs extend fromÌýtraditional book storage to include public activity (such as art galleries andÌýeventÌýspaces) as well as elements that require climatic control or privacyÌý(such as rare book rooms and digital media centers). This makes it a suitableÌýprogram for exploration of both kinds of spatial layouts, and the site’sÌýpredictable geo-climatic qualities lend to a greaterÌýdegree of experimentationÌýin layouts and climatic enhancement of spaces.
Ìý
Alternatively,Ìýsome architects have explored the notion of an architecture that is laid out inÌýan open gradated condition as opposed to being defined by strict barriers. SuchÌýa proposal opens up the possibility for a program that is transparent and freeÌýto fluctuate underÌýcertain conditions. Conversely, it loses the privacy andÌýcontrol provided by a typical partitioned and enclosed design.
This thesisÌýproposes that architecture does not need to be solely laid out in eitherÌýsubdivided spaces or open gradated ones. Instead it puts forth the possibilityÌýthat architecture can be enriched by making a careful amalgamation of bothÌýautonomous zones that develop keyÌýindependent moments alongside fluid spacesÌýthat lend to the creation of continuous transitions and gradated program. EachÌýsystem has its merits and disadvantages, and thus each can be carefully appliedÌýto programmatic elements that call for one over the other. ThisÌýprovidesÌýcontinual transitions and shifting programmatic potential, simultaneouslyÌýtransforming areas of high control from blocked off rooms to key architecturalÌýmoments emphasized by a sudden degree of separation in an otherwise fluidÌýsystem. To help ‘dissolve theÌýwall’ in fluid spaces, the qualities normallyÌýhidden in wall space such as systems and insulation are translated into theÌýhabitable space by means of microclimatic augmentation.
These ideas are further exploredÌývis-a-vis a design proposal of a hypothetical a library based in Amman, JordanÌýthat encompasses both kinds of spaces. Modern library programs extend fromÌýtraditional book storage to include public activity (such as art galleries andÌýeventÌýspaces) as well as elements that require climatic control or privacyÌý(such as rare book rooms and digital media centers). This makes it a suitableÌýprogram for exploration of both kinds of spatial layouts, and the site’sÌýpredictable geo-climatic qualities lend to a greaterÌýdegree of experimentationÌýin layouts and climatic enhancement of spaces.
Ìý
The
examining
committee
is
as
follows:
Ìý
Ìý
Supervisor:
MayaÌýPrzybylski,
University
ofÌýÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Ìý
CommitteeÌýMembers:
Rick
Andrighetti,
University
of
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
John
Straube,
University
of
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Ìý
Ìý
External Reader:
Dieter Janssen, DJA
The
committee
has
been
approved
as
authorized
by
the
Graduate
Studies
Committee.
The
Defence
Examination
will
take
place:
Ìý
Monday
December
14,
2015
10:30AM
ARC
2026
A
copy
of
the
thesis
is
available
for
perusal
in
ARC
2106A.