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Golden Cube Model

SPACIS

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
Model showing the layered facade and the floating golden cube of the upper SPCS public galleries

The gold exhibition cube floats independent above the lobby and public paths. A screen mesh obscures the reading of the gold during the day while fading away and revealing the cube only at night.

Model showing the layered facade and the floating golden cube of the upper SPCS public galleries

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Animated sequence of plans showing the separation of public experiences and research experiences in the SPCS headquartersAnimated sequence of plans showing the separation of public experiences and research experiences in the SPCS headquartersAnimated sequence of plans showing the separation of public experiences and research experiences in the SPCS headquartersAnimated sequence of plans showing the separation of public experiences and research experiences in the SPCS headquarters
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
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
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Perspective of the glowing SPCS center from park across the street at nightPerspective of the glowing SPCS center from park across the street at nightPerspective of the glowing SPCS center from park across the street at nightPerspective of the glowing SPCS center from park across the street at night

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