Design Project 2 | Office Hours Mtg Notes

Office Hours Mtg Notes

• circular structures broken into pieces inspired by hollowed out tree with fungus growing inside — the fungus hangs off the side like a nodule that could be a self contained classroom or flex space
• the core/interior of each main vertical structure could be shared amentities and access points for the nodules that span off of the vertical structure
• one possible concern is those afraid of heights might be hesitant to enter nodules
• work around this via landscaping (you see a bed or canopy of trees directly under you)
• using structural supports to make it feel like you’re not hanging off the side of a building

• natural light in every room
• Every space has exterior windows that can be opened for fresh air and ventilation
• Views of nature from every point / space
• Inner atrium / communal space will be a tree filled forest-like space providing a natural canopy of shade and also contribute to the views of nature from inner-views of circular space
• Vertical gardens (plant walls) built into the structure both indoors and outdoors — bringing the outside-in.
• Solar panels used in all locations that cannot support glass in building
• Pixelated camouflage exterior design element will help structures blend into natural surroundings and be less disruptive to natural environment
• This will be a place so inviting that students and teachers won’t want to leave. They’ll be excited and inspired to be in the space everyday.

• during summer months could we convert unused space on campus to artist studios or other flex space for other members of the local community e.g. artists that can’t afford a studio in Palo Alto could have a 8-10 week residency where they get 500-1000 sqft to create art and have access to Stanford resources
• Are there other local institutions and organizations we can partner with as an organization that would give back (or recycle) “human capital” resources as an additional sustainable feature?