assignment 5

assignment 5: mid-review thursday may 1

Design an extension to the Center for Movement and Dance in the parking lot adjacent to the existing building. The program is to include:
• 4 open workshop rooms, approx. 1500 s.f. each, ceiling height min. 12’
• 1 black box auditorium, no floor rake, 30’ ceiling height, 3000 s.f.
• 1 outdoor roof or courtyard space for performance or gathering, open-air, any size
• Entry/Reception area any size
• Restrooms & Circulation core (stairs & elevator)
• 2 - 4 Mechanical/Vertical Parking Towers – footprint approx. 25’ x 25’ (height tbd) with separate car access and egress from the street and clear pedestrian path to & from tower
• Connection path to existing building


Materials due for the mid-review:
concept models and skin studies
site analysis materials
2 perspective drawings: 1 from within, 1 from without
1/16" scale model
1/8" scale plans & sections