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SPACIS

Section sketch studying the inversion of public space into the SPCS research center from the park and hockey rink belowSection sketch studying the inversion of public space into the SPCS research center from the park and hockey rink belowSection sketch studying the inversion of public space into the SPCS research center from the park and hockey rink belowSection sketch studying the inversion of public space into the SPCS research center from the park and hockey rink below
Section sketch studying the inversion of public space into the SPCS research center from the park and hockey rink below

The public path crosses through the project uninhibited while connections are provided so that the curious may enter.

Section sketch studying the inversion of public space into the SPCS research center from the park and hockey rink below

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Animation showing the various formal and programmatic intentions incorporated into the SPCS massingAnimation showing the various formal and programmatic intentions incorporated into the SPCS massingAnimation showing the various formal and programmatic intentions incorporated into the SPCS massingAnimation showing the various formal and programmatic intentions incorporated into the SPCS massing
Chart combining issues of space research with issues of public demand and desires for urban space around SPCSChart combining issues of space research with issues of public demand and desires for urban space around SPCSChart combining issues of space research with issues of public demand and desires for urban space around SPCSChart combining issues of space research with issues of public demand and desires for urban space around SPCS
Concept pair of Albert the space monkey and Johnny Carson highlighting the public's perceptual of current topicsConcept pair of Albert the space monkey and Johnny Carson highlighting the public's perceptual of current topicsConcept pair of Albert the space monkey and Johnny Carson highlighting the public's perceptual of current topicsConcept pair of Albert the space monkey and Johnny Carson highlighting the public's perceptual of current topics
Study models looking at variations for SPCS giving back public space to the city while floating or consolidating the programStudy models looking at variations for SPCS giving back public space to the city while floating or consolidating the programStudy models looking at variations for SPCS giving back public space to the city while floating or consolidating the programStudy models looking at variations for SPCS giving back public space to the city while floating or consolidating the program
Multiple perspectives of the two public auditoria located through the vertical exhibition path of the SPCS HQMultiple perspectives of the two public auditoria located through the vertical exhibition path of the SPCS HQMultiple perspectives of the two public auditoria located through the vertical exhibition path of the SPCS HQMultiple perspectives of the two public auditoria located through the vertical exhibition path of the SPCS HQ
Section perspective drawing of the diagonal vertical circulation sequence throughout the SPCS research center from the plazaSection perspective drawing of the diagonal vertical circulation sequence throughout the SPCS research center from the plazaSection perspective drawing of the diagonal vertical circulation sequence throughout the SPCS research center from the plazaSection perspective drawing of the diagonal vertical circulation sequence throughout the SPCS research center from the plaza
Animation revealing the interplay of structural systems and mechanical systems for the SPCS research centerAnimation revealing the interplay of structural systems and mechanical systems for the SPCS research centerAnimation revealing the interplay of structural systems and mechanical systems for the SPCS research centerAnimation revealing the interplay of structural systems and mechanical systems for the SPCS research center
Pair of study aerial perspectives of SPCS looking into the main gallery space and above the layered roof decksPair of study aerial perspectives of SPCS looking into the main gallery space and above the layered roof decksPair of study aerial perspectives of SPCS looking into the main gallery space and above the layered roof decksPair of study aerial perspectives of SPCS looking into the main gallery space and above the layered roof decks
Elevation and section details showing how the layered facade will integrate with the main SPCS volumesElevation and section details showing how the layered facade will integrate with the main SPCS volumesElevation and section details showing how the layered facade will integrate with the main SPCS volumesElevation and section details showing how the layered facade will integrate with the main SPCS volumes
Study perspectives of the SPCS center from the two major public spaces on either side of the facilityStudy perspectives of the SPCS center from the two major public spaces on either side of the facilityStudy perspectives of the SPCS center from the two major public spaces on either side of the facilityStudy perspectives of the SPCS center from the two major public spaces on either side of the facility
Hybrid drawing combining massing axons, sections, and program concepts as part of the SPCS processHybrid drawing combining massing axons, sections, and program concepts as part of the SPCS processHybrid drawing combining massing axons, sections, and program concepts as part of the SPCS processHybrid drawing combining massing axons, sections, and program concepts as part of the SPCS process
Study sketches looking at the potential of interconnected vertical program within a solid volume for SPCS headquartersStudy sketches looking at the potential of interconnected vertical program within a solid volume for SPCS headquartersStudy sketches looking at the potential of interconnected vertical program within a solid volume for SPCS headquartersStudy sketches looking at the potential of interconnected vertical program within a solid volume for SPCS headquarters
Pair of elevations looking at using layers of material depth to emphasize various program zones within SPCSPair of elevations looking at using layers of material depth to emphasize various program zones within SPCSPair of elevations looking at using layers of material depth to emphasize various program zones within SPCSPair of elevations looking at using layers of material depth to emphasize various program zones within SPCS
Structural isometric drawing diagramming the combination of megastructural diagonals, vertical columns and braces of SPCSStructural isometric drawing diagramming the combination of megastructural diagonals, vertical columns and braces of SPCSStructural isometric drawing diagramming the combination of megastructural diagonals, vertical columns and braces of SPCSStructural isometric drawing diagramming the combination of megastructural diagonals, vertical columns and braces of SPCS
Model showing the layered facade and the floating golden cube of the upper SPCS public galleriesModel showing the layered facade and the floating golden cube of the upper SPCS public galleriesModel showing the layered facade and the floating golden cube of the upper SPCS public galleriesModel showing the layered facade and the floating golden cube of the upper SPCS public galleries
Urban plan illustrating the extension of the parkway system through the SPCS project and down to the adjacent parkUrban plan illustrating the extension of the parkway system through the SPCS project and down to the adjacent parkUrban plan illustrating the extension of the parkway system through the SPCS project and down to the adjacent parkUrban plan illustrating the extension of the parkway system through the SPCS project and down to the adjacent park

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