working in section

after our reviews last week i came home and worked on making my design more dynamic in section as was recommended. a friend and i went to a craft store looking for new/different/non architectural materials to work with and find inspiration from. this was very helpful for me, as i began to think more of the ceiling treatments and how they could effect the spaces they help to create. i sketched a bunch in my sketch book and worked on physical models as well as in sketchup. i find that working in both physical modeling and in sketchup helpful because physical modeling can take longer then necessary because i tend to get caught up in the details. this week i think the sketchup massing models helped me to understand the stairs and dimensions as well as letting me see the ceiling treatment idea i have had from the outdoor space. below are some snapshots of the sketchup model i worked on.above is a view of the southern entry on myrtle st, looking at the ceiling treatment and the roof deck. this view is an attempt at trying to bring my collages to life and representing the ideas i had then in my design. i think in this view it is clear how important the transition from the exterior space to the interior space is going to be. this collage is what was inspiring me:
above is an east/west section through the larger mass of the design.


above are north/south sections showing how i am working with the transparent void as a beacon for the community. it is an important element for the entry and as visual importance in the community. this is a very rough sketch and has since taken several forms and heights. it has yet to be resolved.

thanks for reading, any feedback is greatly appreciated!