Lorraine

The design of the project will create an entrance way from the street and also serve as a gathering space within the structure on the way into Blake Hall. Bent strips of plastic of varying lengths will form an archway. Through theses overlapping strips of plastic the design will reflect different light patterns as the sun moves throughout the day allowing us to design different spaces of passive and active use. Lorraine uses a simple set of construction methods and materials to create a complex dynamic space that could change with each installment. Using a set number of strips (3-5) and a standard framework, we will create space based upon the existing conditions of the site. The strips will be milled 6 inches in width from sheets of ¼ inch (max) plastic. The strips will be dimensioned to produce a zero waste system. Lorraine will create space for gathering and walking through different shades of light. The brighter areas; areas with less overlapping strips, will be for gathering and invite people into them. The darker areas, ones with multiple layers of overlapping, will draw people through the space to the lighter areas. Lorraine will achieve the same aspect at night through lighting. The overlapping arches will invoke a need to move through these spaces where the areas with less overlap will invite people to stay longer.