LUKE KRATSIOS

ART/NET-WORK

This Artist Residency revolves around networks: Structural, circulatory, spatial, and programmatic networks. It aims to tie itself into the network of the city of Ithaca by becoming and extension of the existing public waterfront trail. This public path is integrated and weaved into the structure as a large open plaza between the separated levels of the building. The pathway bridges across the roadway which currently divides the waterfront trail. The structure is formed of a network of glulam beams which delaminate, re-laminate, and curve to form a scaffolding like array of columns and beams.

This Artist Residency revolves around networks: Structural, circulatory, spatial, and programmatic networks. It aims to tie itself into the network of the city of Ithaca by becoming and extension of the existing public waterfront trail. This public path is integrated and weaved into the structure as a large open plaza between the separated levels of the building. The pathway bridges across the roadway which currently divides the waterfront trail. The structure is formed of a network of glulam beams which delaminate, re-laminate, and curve to form a scaffolding like array of columns and beams.

VISUALIZATION

SECTIONS

PLANS

CONCEPT AND DIAGRAMS

The structural system and facade were parametrically designed allowing for an iterative design approach that led to easy modification of the general form, while constraining the design within the physical  limitations of the glulam assembly.

ADDITIONAL 3D

DAYLIGHT ANALYSIS

Daylight and radiant heat analysis informed the design of an optimized layout to enhance environmental efficiency. Computational feedback guided the strategic placement of openings in the plan, resulting in significantly improved energy efficiency.