Recently, there has been a very interesting development at NC State University; there is an intriguing architectural project to renovate the old student union center. Since the old student union center's conception, the building wasn't sufficient to accommodate the vast volume of students at NC State. Not only does this project bring more facilities and amenities to the service of students, but it also provides a amazing example of modernist architecture at NC State.
 |
| Figure 1.1 |
 |
| Figure 1.2 |
Overview of Design:
True to its peers, the new Talley Student Center utilizes a plenty of red brick in its design. However, the design of the new student center differentiates itself in its striking shape and the plentiful use of glass. Also interesting about the design is the use of greenery on the rooftops as well as the harmony between curved arches and jagged edges:
 |
| Figure 1.3 |
The overall balance between the two areas (Figure 1.3) of the two distinct areas of the building as well as the difference in elevation (Figure 1.2) are some of the most distinct features of the design in this building. Like the James B Hunt Library project, this architecture has its distinct features from different perspectives. Looking at this project, this new student union center presents itself in a very distinct, yet traditional manner in the sense of the relationship between the radical shape with the brick motif of the University.
No comments:
Post a Comment