CubeOriginally uploaded by waiming1My impression towards the university environment, architecture, and open spaces is uninspiring and fragmented, as shown in the patchwork execution of the photos on the Cube. Given the haphazard layout of different functionalist buildings and public spaces, the built environment on campus is in lack of a sense of unity, nor is it intended to create spaces to foster spontaneous interactions among its users (students, faculty and staff). This results in a lifeless environment that jeopardizes student’s campus life and even their inspirations. Nevertheless, there are a few places that are frequented by its users but lack the quality for them to further congregate. As such, my cube evolves around the idea of the potential that these spaces, if redesigned, could be enjoyed by all of its users.# 1 – The parking lots between the ECH and DC serves as an ideal site for a new mixed-use building that offers purposeful visits to the now segregated East Campus.#2 – Currently used as a shortcut for commuting purposes, a landscaped courtyard/garden could be built in the lawn surrounded by DC, Biology and MC Building.#3 – The public realm in the Dana Porter Library and the building group in its vicinity is harmed by its under-utilized open area outside its main entrance, which could be transformed into a gathering space.#4 – The courtyard outside Modern Languages, with its high pedestrian traffic, could be further expanded to create spill-over onto the ES building and Arts Lecture Hall.#5 – The school could take advantage of the picturesque view of the Laurel Lake by introducing some sorts of architectonic structures such as a pavilion along the bank in West campus.#6 – The claustrophobic MC corridor could be decorated with murals to improve the building orientation to its usersWai Ming LO (Cris)
February 2, 2008...3:06 pm
Story Cube – the underused environment
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