Meet me on the balcony
Studio Sumo, 2014
It’s said that if, by the time you leave university, you haven’t realized that you learned more from your peers than your professors, then you haven’t learned anything at all. This project is about that realization. The most noticeable design tropes, the entry portal and triangular balconies scattered across the screened facade, are gathering spaces for students to casually socialize. Our intention was to foster a communal and convivial environment, where students could meet easily on any floor, converse in the shade, enjoy views back towards central campus, and learn from each other.
My role
My involvement with this project was as the facade design lead. I translated intentions and aspiration for the project into build-able designs.