Here is an update to my building. I find that the more I get into the drawings the more I find that in my haste to get things done during the intensive, plans and elevations are not lining up, at least not how I want them to, which leads to major frustration when working on the drawings. So with that said, my next step is to correct the problems and refine my design at the same time. I have posted below some base ideas of the direction I want to go.
Revised Site Plan with new Basement Plan
Revised roof plan. This will change as I get the floor plans arranged. 
View from the corner looking towards the entry canopy.
View looking towards the enclosed student atrium.
View looking towards the enclosed student atrium 
Another view looking towards the front entry and canopy
5 comments:
I think the area you've glazed for the roof lounge is too big--someting around 400sf would be plenty.
Glad to see the lower level plan. It would be better if you could get your parking and drop off toward the North and save the South portion for a green space at street level with a retaining wall between. What's the big space on the lower level?
Your fenestration needs work--seems like you haven't really thought about this yet. Do you really want the strip horizontal windows as the default window? Explain your choice of the vertical strip windows at the Exhibit area. Should they continue around the corner and wrap to the North elevation? Perhaps they should vary in width.
Seems like your mid-bar circulation nuckle is a great opertunity for a major structural expression with the canopy tieing into this.
Make sure your plans relate floors above and below. Your third floor should include the 2nd flr. roof, etc.
I agree with Eric that the fenestrations need work, I was having some trouble myself with mine. At least your building is very sculptural, I think windows should be very simple but at the same time should be different according to the elevation and sun exposure. Also its a great opportunity to accentuate space functions. Good Luck.
I like your 3D presentation. But I would explore other fenestration options. Do you want ribbon style openings, or punched openings that may relate more to the existing buildings in the area? Also, try to incorporate your green strategies into your facade development.
Tim
I have noticed the same thing after the intensive. You start to get it into the computer and issues arise which must be dealt with. I have also notice this with the structure. Columns that I thought worked up and down the building needed to be adjusted to work.
I like your images and agree with everyone about the windows. It may help to start thinking about the exterior building materials as you address the windows. This would add the next level of information to continue developing your design. I think you are much better this semester at communicating your design intent.
Nice work!
I think Scott said it all. I was thinking the exact same things about material and fenestration. Really looking at materials and openings will bring a lot more life to your perspectives. I am anxious to see your elevations and see how you have developed your ideas.
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