Diagram to understand

This is an example of a diagram similar to what will be used in the Program.  Each diagram relates to the existing building, and future buildings: program, adjacencies, use, scale, functions.  With a full analysis of the building precedents the designers shall be able to see from other examples what works well and what does not work well in a design environment for students/faculty/staff.

Analyze It!

                             
This model gives a physical visual of program and circulation.  In the model circulation is separated into vertical and horizontal.  Vertical circulation are stairs and elevators, represented by grey foam.  Horizontal circulation are hallways and doorways, the white foam represents only the main horizontal spaces in the model.  After doing a 3-D assessment of the space I was able to see that the main circulation route is predominately in the central space of each floor.  These main routes are also large enough to become social spaces.  The hallways then branch off into smaller sectors that lead to spaces for function.

The program aspect of the building is separated by individual, group and maintenance.  In design group interaction is influenced, this building focus' on by putting the group/communal spaces on the main floor and 2nd level giving it a hierarchy to the studio spaces on the 3rd level.

  

Assignment 1: Precedent Analysis

Knowlton School of Architecture:

OHIO State University

Background:

-built in 2004, by Mack Scogin Merril Elam Architects and WSA Studio

-600 students, in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and City and Regional Planning

-state of the art facility 'reflects the school's mission of excellence in education and innovation in design and planning'

Analysis:

Program

interior <-> exterior

circulation

solar orientation

site <-> school

building <-> city

Questions:

How does this building influence and effect the mind of each student studying within it?  Students within the university?

What impact does this building have on the city of columbus?  How does it relate/reflect the schools/cities social wealth?

Study:

1) Examine the buildings layout- circulation and program

2) Examine the site of the building

3) Look at other buildings on Ohio State's campus