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Study Screen
Instructor: Laurie McGinley
BDA Studio: ARCH 3223
Individual
Year: 2019
Study Screen: Welcome
The site chosen for this project was Bruinicks Hall on the Fourth floor. Here the sun glare from the two-story windows made it difficult for students to study between 9am and 2pm. This metal screen creates an area of concealment from the sun by using depth and layering in specific areas to keep glare off of the bar height tables.
Study Screen: Quote
Study Screen
Creating Shade in the Perfect Study Spot
The screen itself uses a repeated pattern that provides a solution to mitigate the issue of sun glare. Depth was an important factor of the screen, which was used to create a softer light. Inspiration was drawn from the footprint of the building to create a curved pattern that was layered on top of one another.
The first design completely stopped any sun from getting into the space. The same design was extrapolated to create a topographic map. This map was used to construct the vertical, curved panels that form the final screen, mimicking the strong lines from the columns of the existing structure.
The curved panels bring more movement to the space. When placed at a 30-degree angle from the occupant they create a softer light for studying and stop the harsh rays from reaching the table. This screen provides cover from the sun in a specific zone of protection that is needed for a comfortable study area.
A section of this design was built out of sheets of metal. The metal was cut using a plasma cutter. The pieces were then welded together with small metal rods in between each sheet.
Study Screen: Projects
Process
The diagrams below show the design process I went through to create the final screen form.
Study Screen: Text
Study Screen: Projects
Topographic Map
The oval-like shape was taken from the footprint of the building and repeated to form a pattern. The patten was sliced to create the sections of the screen.
Model Images
The images below show the section of screen that was modeled using steel. The steel was cut on a plasma cutter and each piece was welded together using small rods in between each panel.
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Study Screen: Work
Site Images
Images from the site, Bruinicks Hall, where the screen would be used.
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Study Screen: Work
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