Off on a Tangent
Idea projektu
Off on a Tangent investigates circulation as a spatial generator for a library in Somerville, Massachusetts, beginning with the geometry of intersecting cylinders. Cylinders of varying diameters intersect to form a coalition of circulation spaces which intersect through linear tangencies which splay outward. At each half-level, this tangency expands toward the façade, pierces it, and terminates at the site boundary, establishing a rhythmic sequence of movement.
Popis projektu
Circulation is conceived as a journey: each landing is a discrete space accessible only through its specific tangency. This sequence forces a complete ascent and descent to reach the final room, which remains visible but inaccessible once inside the library, creating tension between movement and perception.
In the extensions, tangencies generate spin-off spaces defined by balconies, windows, and vertical stack spaces that act as interior microclimates. Entry into all spaces occurs via a left turn from circulation, reinforcing cohesion and bodily rhythm. Timber siding drawn from the local vernacular is articulated through a geodesic logic, emphasizing movement and revealing vertical circulation within the massing.
In the extensions, tangencies generate spin-off spaces defined by balconies, windows, and vertical stack spaces that act as interior microclimates. Entry into all spaces occurs via a left turn from circulation, reinforcing cohesion and bodily rhythm. Timber siding drawn from the local vernacular is articulated through a geodesic logic, emphasizing movement and revealing vertical circulation within the massing.
Technické informace
The materiality follows that of the typical home in Somerville, with wood siding, expressed through geodesics to promote the idea of circulatory movement and a public presence.
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