MNS - Process- seating

Studio 4.8.09-understanding

Gained knowledge:

First would have to be the perspective I gained from the importance of communication within groups. This is an obvious importance but one that always seems to be disregarded. The high school and the middle school circulation spaces have been a constant confusion of how much design should relate to both spaces. I think Patrick made it clear that it is important to have this easy transfer of design but you can't force it. If something doesn't work, don't use it. If it makes a bad design then how would either group benefit from the project. I'm glad we talked about this and have settled on some common paths we both wish to take with our designs.

Next Steps:

1) Look up fire codes--very important!
[communicate with group]
2) Determine how the "U" stitches together the spaces and relates back to our concept.
[communicate with group]
3) Sketch out floor plan to understand how the "U" works with each space from aerial view.
[communicate with group]
4) Finalize design
[communicate with group]
5) Start Revit!.....yikes

Holt McLean-NC artist

This image is an oil painting done by a local artist. It reminded me of the discussion we had in studio about the pathways throughout the forest and how these relate to our circulation paths through the school.

Forces of Nature

This is an exhibit showing how the forces of nature can be altered. I was intrigued by this image because I think it is important to have something in the school that will stimulate the brain, especially for students of this age. It may not be important that it serves any other purpose.

Signage Ideas

The signage will ideally be located on the band that becomes the way finding device for the school. It will follow the main hall down toward the connecting hallway between the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. This band then will potentially find its way outside where it connects back around to the front. Following the concept of the circle

Eastern Redbud

This image was inspirational to me because first off the eastern redbud is a native north carolina tree but its colors and shape are very beautiful. Our concept deals with the foundation of branching but also I think it is important to look at the blooming stage.

Graphic Branching Signage

IDEA CONCEPT:
Circles are teh foundation of branching.

This is a notion that should be carried between the high school and middle school. The event displays on the walls simulate that off branching and you learn from these events that seem to jump off the walls.