A sequence of sensations in size, scale, color, texture and light motivate the space. Tension is created between two bodies, the exterior brick shell and interior steel framework. Natural light penetrates a double height space of new elegantly structured steel with reinforced concrete stepping platforms. The existing wood columns overlap into this steel structure creating a place for movement. Juxtaposition is created between new construction and the existing.
Light steel opposes heavy wood while transparency opposes opacity.
Steel frames with concrete slabs independent of the existing shell and cantilevering precast concrete boxes oppose wood timbers and brick bearing walls. This completes this thesis. If you have more questions or technical problems, please Contact SCP .