Our first assignment of the year, we were asked to create a model "demonstrating a strategy of daylighting" based on a specific precedent study. Our location, Albemarle, NC, was said to be a flat and open piece of land with low vegetation. We also needed to include two types of spaces within our design- a public/gathering space, and a private/contemplative space. Lauren and I were inspired by Jean Nouvel's Louvre Abu Dhabi, and chose to utilize the layering opportunities we found in rope or string as a vertical canopy for our space. We also took building orientation and its shape into consideration when developing our final model. This project opened our eyes a little wider to the effect of daylight within a space, and how it sometimes isn't so easy to get the lighting qualities you think you will get.
Our next (big) project continues in Albemarle, with a site visit/analysis coming soon. A so far, so good start to the new year!
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