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Location - University of Arizona, USA Function - Dance Studio by Gould Evans Architects. Alfred Vinyu 210044535 STW 2 & CTD 2 Hub Function and Technology Investigation Form The shape takes the form of a 3 dimensional mobius strip which is used for the interior as well as the exterior shape using a continuous outer shelf and dynamic angles which emphasize movement. The façade of woven mesh fabric walls emphasizes movement with their mobius strip shape. These are located on the east elevation of the building and are held away from the dance studio’s glass walls, offering protection from the elements and shade from the harsh Arizona sun. The exterior of the building uses brick, copper and rusted steel. Over the entrance is the 2 nd floor glass covered dance studio used as a display box which allows students to be visible during both the day and at night (perhaps generating a form of curiosity to onlookers from outside and thereby attracting people to the theatre. The 2 nd floor studio is raised on columns which are not vertical and have been termed “dancing columns”. These are located on a matrix of points resulting from the starting positions for each movement of work from a Serenade dance. Dance Theatre/ Auditorium The auditorium contains 300 seats and a performance stage with a stage flying system. The interior walls metal stud framed use a delicate earth tone colour which flows directly up the sides of the room. There are many different angled planes used in the auditorium. The angles and technology help facilitate acoustics and light. To help with the visuals: The room is 6 degrees wider at the front than at the back, creating an illusion that you are closer to the stage than you really are and this helps create good sightlines. The forestage area is only 3.65m in front of the curtain adding to the sense of keeping the audience close to the stage (the last row of seats is no farther than 18.2m from the stage). The back row is about 1.15m above the stage. The seats themselves are arranged in a continental style with 2 side aisles. There is no balcony nor a large cross aisle in the seating in order to enhance the intimate nature of the room. The stage is a dark backdrop on which performers play, with a fly tower with a roof sitting 18.9m above it. The stage is made of 2.4 x 1.2m plywood sheets with 0.6m square foam pads 5.4m apart from the bottom and covered with a Harlequin dance floor. Functional Precedent Analysis Stevie Eller Dance Theatre

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The façade of woven mesh fabric walls emphasizes movement with their mobius strip shape. These are located on the east elevation of the building and are held away from the dance studio’s glass walls, offering protection from the elements and shade from the harsh Arizona sun. The exterior of the building uses brick, copper and rusted steel. Alfred Vinyu 210044535 STW 2 & CTD 2 Hub Function and Technology Investigation

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Page 1: precedent study

Location - University of Arizona, USA

Function - Dance Studio by Gould Evans Architects.

Alfred Vinyu 210044535 STW 2 & CTD 2 Hub Function and Technology Investigation

Form

The shape takes the form of a 3 dimensional mobius strip which is used for the

interior as well as the exterior shape using a continuous outer shelf and dynamic

angles which emphasize movement.

The façade of woven mesh fabric walls emphasizes movement with their mobius strip shape. These are located on

the east elevation of the building and are held away from the dance studio’s glass walls, offering protection from

the elements and shade from the harsh Arizona sun. The exterior of the building uses brick, copper and rusted

steel.

Over the entrance is the 2nd floor glass covered dance studio used as a display box which allows students to be

visible during both the day and at night (perhaps generating a form of curiosity to onlookers from outside and

thereby attracting people to the theatre. The 2nd floor studio is raised on columns which are not vertical and have

been termed “dancing columns”. These are located on a matrix of points resulting from the starting positions for

each movement of work from a Serenade dance.

Dance Theatre/ Auditorium

The auditorium contains 300 seats and a performance stage with a stage flying system. The interior walls metal

stud framed use a delicate earth tone colour which flows directly up the sides of the room. There are many

different angled planes used in the auditorium. The angles and technology help facilitate acoustics and light.

To help with the visuals:

• The room is 6 degrees wider at the front than at the back, creating an illusion that you are closer to the

stage than you really are and this helps create good sightlines.

• The forestage area is only 3.65m in front of the curtain adding to the sense of keeping the audience close to

the stage (the last row of seats is no farther than 18.2m from the stage).

• The back row is about 1.15m above the stage.

• The seats themselves are arranged in a continental style with 2 side aisles. There is no balcony nor a large

cross aisle in the seating in order to enhance the intimate nature of the room.

The stage is a dark backdrop on which performers play, with a fly tower with a roof sitting 18.9m above it.

The stage is made of 2.4 x 1.2m plywood sheets with 0.6m square foam pads 5.4m apart from the bottom and

covered with a Harlequin dance floor.

Functional Precedent Analysis – Stevie Eller Dance Theatre

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Alfred Vinyu 210044535 STW 2 & CTD 2 Hub Function and Technology Investigation

A mobius strip – a surface with only one side and only 1

boundary component.

Longitudinal section showing the dance studio over the main

entrance and the auditorium.

The illumination of the theatre expresses the mobius

strips surrounding the structure as well as the glass

covered 2nd floor dance studio.

The auditorium is angled for sightlines with multi-

plane earth-tone metal stud framed walls.

References:

Available http://www.cfa.arizona.edu/dance/facilities/theatres/dancetheatre (2011/05/23)

Available http://www.substancedesignconsortium.com/eller.html (2011/03/01)

Available http://www.tucsonweekly.com/imager/the-interior-of-the-new-studio/b/original/1159249/83c3/review-12708.gif (2011/03/01)

Available https://www.arclab.umontreal.ca/LibreArchi/refs/images/Stevie-Eller-Dance-Theatre_1.jpg (2011/03/01)

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Location – An arid site in Southern Africa

Function – A Resource, Conservation and Management Leadership

Center by Field Architecture

Alfred Vinyu 210044535 STW 2 & CTD 2 Hub Function and Technology Investigation

Technology

The center makes use of gum poles, concrete of local aggregate, timber slats.

It uses sustainable technology to generate its own energy, store water, process

waste and provide thermal comfort.

The upper deck is built into the slope, and in turn is supported by columns and a retaining wall with the deck

directly above it. Below the deck is where the residences are located.

The concrete walls provide thermal mass and critical earth retention. Being formed from the site itself, the

concrete walls extend the colors and hues of the earth, recalling the raw materials of the ground.

The roofs which are saucer shaped (reminiscent of the local Aloe Ferox plant) serve

• to shade the inhabited spaces below

• to gather and store rainwater in large rain catchment tanks which serve as a huge heat sink, preventing the

daytime heat from infiltrating the building. This system cools the interior with evaporative cooling by

absorbing latent heat build up inside. At night cool air is flushed through the building so that its thermal mass

can absorb more heat throughout the next day. Hydronic tubes connected to the water supply radiate through

the ceiling when needed.

The curved undersides of the roofs are clad with thin timber strands that bend to define the cupped form of the

roof. Small gaps between each slat allows for the imperfect character of each piece to be celebrated giving the

effect of hand crafted tapestry.

The roofs are supported by columns, leaving the structural walls to be minimalized to open up to the landscape.

Technological Precedent Analysis – Karoo Wilderness Centre

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Alfred Vinyu 210044535 STW 2 & CTD 2 Hub Function and Technology Investigation

A view of the front elevation of the Centre. The Centre is

meant to compliment its natural surroundings. The

saucer shaped roofs represent the local Aloe Ferox plant.

The roof is supported by columns allowing the space to

open up to the landscape. The undersides of the roof

are clad with timber strands.

A section through the conference room and library. Sectional diagram showing the sustainable technology

used by the structure to generate energy, store water,

process waste and provide thermal comfort

References:

Available http://inhabitat.com/south-african-wilderness-center-captures-rain-in-its-roof-to-keep-cool/karoo-wilderness-center-6/ (2011/04/22)

Available http://fieldarchitecture.com/public-commercial/karoo-wilderness-center/ (2011/04/22)

Available http://fieldarchitecture.com/news/field-architecture-receives-the-progressive-architecture-award-for-karoo-wilderness-center/ (2011/04/23)

Available http://www.archdaily.com/135314/in-progress-karoo-wilderness-center-field-architecture/ (2011/04/23)

Available http://www.architectmagazine.com/education-projects/citation-karoo-wilderness-center.aspx (2011/04/23)

Technological Analysis – Karoo Wilderness Centre