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Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Option 5
So here are five options for pleating the rear facade of my shape. I've experimented with a variety of singular pleats with varying orientation, and multiple pleats at regular intervals. I prefer the third video, or pleat option 2. It is a singular pleat that trends toward the northwest corner of the building. During the summer, this option allows direct sunlight to the 5 upper stories of the Gehry Building. This might not be an ideal situation from a space conditioning standpoint, but this side of the building gets blasted with sun during the summer. So I guess the building in a way improves this condition. Personally, the most appealing part of this option is the light incident to the pleat faces throughout the day. With this form there is an opportunity for reflected light through most of the day. In fact, with the right material for reflection. The light from this surface could actual be more desirable than the light conditions in the Gehry building presently.
Let me know your thoughts.
I like option 2 and 3 but I think you should go with 2 because 3 is a little excessive. You'll lose a lot more square footage. With options 4 and 5 your overall form loses its integrity.
ReplyDeleteWhat if the subtracted volume outline was derived from your grid? could that possibly work?
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