Ideograms Samantha Scime

Precedent Ideograms

 Basel Control Box

Exterior copper strips rotate at openings to allow views out.

In elevation, Strips can be either staggered or pulled apart to allow views out.

Allianz Arena

Translucent panels give new life / definition to rectangular facade.  

Panels can also be lit to create different effects.

Cooper Union

Double Facades are independent of each other. Light in is filtered along with the views out.

Adding a second metal screen facade to the box, one can reinvent the form while adopting the double facade principles / benefits.

Precedent Ideograms

All of the ideograms are derived from the Denver International Airport by Fentress Architects as it was chosen for the study project moving forward.

When the overlapping fabric materials are combined they can create varying levels of transparency. This can be used to control light, create depth and privacy. If we are able to use different colors of fabric they could be overlapped to make different shades within the space.

With such a stern shape that is the container it could be useful to allow the fabric to free flow to soften the form. We can create a sense of playfulness with the drape like quality of the material. The motion of this could be a good way show a sense of energy or highlight the circulation.

The similar themes of overlapping and transparency could be manifested in the same way but with the structure of the container and the fabric itself. It would be possible to overlap on the interior and exterior of the container to both conceal and reveal moments of interest.

We could create complex forms by coupling a rigid frame with a fabric wrap. If done properly it would make a seemingly solid surface. The space in between the container and the skin could have many design possibilities. 

Along the lines of the traditional use of the fabric skin, it is advantageous to use it in a roof structure to create shading and define shelter. It could easily be a gesture that dominates the space within the container and as it penetrates out becomes more momentary.

Each method of fastening provides a unique look and properties for both the structure it fastens to and the properties of the fabric itself. The tensile methods include using cables, folding over, and stitching directly to the structure. Another method would be to allow the free flow which has equally engaging ideas behind it as well.