Porosity of the sponge building
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The undergraduate residence is envisioned with the concept of "porosity." It is a vertical slice of city. The "sponge" concept transforms the building via a series of programmatic and bio-technical functions. The building has five large openings corresponding to main entrances, view corridors, and outdoor activity terraces. Large, dynamic openings are the lungs, bringing natural light down and moving air up. Each of the dormitory's single rooms has nine operable windows. An 18" wall depth shades out the summer sun while allowing the low angled winter sun to help heat the building. At night, light from these windows is rhythmic and magical.
MIT Campus
Case study in "Housing Theories" seminar in the Architecture department at Bezalel Academy of Art & Design, in Jerusalem, Israel 2007
INDEX
CONCEPT
The undergraduate residence is envisioned with the concept of "porosity." It is a vertical slice of city. The "sponge" concept transforms the building via a series of programmatic and bio-technical functions. The building has five large openings corresponding to main entrances, view corridors, and outdoor activity terraces. Large, dynamic openings are the lungs, bringing natural light down and moving air up. Each of the dormitory's single rooms has nine operable windows. An 18" wall depth shades out the summer sun while allowing the low angled winter sun to help heat the building. At night, light from these windows is rhythmic and magical.
the corridors connecting the rooms are like streets (11 feet wide) which happen upon urban experiences.
As in Aalto's Baker House, the hallway can be like a public place, a lounge.
As in Aalto's Baker House, the hallway can be like a public place, a lounge.
Location
MIT Campus
Related Links
- http://www.architectureweek.com
- http://simmons.mit.edu/prehistory
- http://simmons.mit.edu/simmons.css
- http://www.stevenholl.com
- http://www.urbanlifehousing.com
- http://web.mit.edu
- http://web.mit.edu/evolving/projects
- http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice
- http://www.floornature.com
- http://www.figure-ground.com/travel
- http//www.archnewsnow.com
bibliography
- Steven Holl, Idea and Phenomena/ Lars Muller Publishers, Switzerland, 2002
- Steven Holl Architect/ Kenneth Frampton, Electa Architecture, Milano, 2002
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