Quote:
Originally Posted by denizen467
^^ Doesn't the serrated roof of the low-rise look like it's trying to avoid the southerly sun? Normally a building would be designed 180 degrees the other way, but does this hint they want to avoid direct sun (is this for only performing arts or will there be art object displays as well)?
|
Clerestories aren't usually designed to face the sun (south) as they will create glare and possibly generate quite a bit of heat. A studio space requires indirect, diffused lighting...not direct, so you would design clerestory windows to face North.
If an architect intends to have alot of glazing along the southern elevation, they'll usually incorporate sunshading or fritted glass to avoid baking and blinding the occupants within.
Quote:
Originally Posted by denizen467
Just random speculation, but is it possible that for any negotiations with the alderman or City (assuming any were necessary) they showed a "worse" version of their render, so they could bargain away the addition of windows that they were planning on doing anyway, without ending up with pressure to add more windows beyond their plan?
|
I think this is some valid speculation as it does happen. But I was actually surprised to see the addition of that middle section of glazing. I only thought there was requirements for storefront windows at street level. Either way the building looks fantastic and Burberry will be putting in 10" caliper trees which won some love from the city.....as all the trees on Michigan Ave will have to be replaced eventually....