Multipurpose Space and Amphitheater

The re-design of the Vance Chavis site, building, and interiors will reinforce and strengthen the library's commitment to life long learning, to community enrichment, and to environmental and social sustainability.









Datum Line
Crossville Tile Echo Glass Listellos in Wave Clear
The datum line that wraps around the multipurpose space is made of the Crossville Echo Glass Tiles Texture has a slight variation between tiles, made to the same high standards as the finest porcelain, the colors are deep in the tile, not just on the surface. 9/16" x 7 11/16" Actual Size: 9/16" x 7 11/16"
Thickness 9/16”

Design Process

First Renderings of the space



The datum line relates to the concept of life long learning this datum line is represented through glass tiles at chair height.
It leads your eye all around the room and continues to follow towards outside. It encourages one to go outside and continue to learn in the amphitheater and possibly perform.

First start at 3D modeling figuring out space allocation and placement of storage

Vance Chavis Precedent Study

The Site Analysis for Vance Chavis was conducted by Christyn Dunning, Lily Glover, Missy Wicker and myself. I studied the Solar Orientation of the building and the amount of windows that allow light to fill the space. After I had studied the space I built a small model to represent the way light inhabits the rooms of the library.

Precedent Study of Central Library and Stockholm Public Library

Widenheim, Cecilia. Utopia and Reality- Modernity in Sweden 1900-1960. Stockholm City Library.

Elevations and Floor Plans for diagrams found at:

Svenska Arkitecters Riksforbund. Gunnar Aspulund Architect 1885- 1940. Stockholms Stadsbibliotek.







Floor Plans courtesy of Central Library

ROOTS IN TRANSLATION

Roots are defining and supportive of the growth of a new life. This new life is the revamp of the courtyard area between grahm and gatewood. nature is beauty in it’s own. stripping away concrete and revealing nature’s true foundation is the purpose of this design. The land is now free to roam and a pathway leads you to the many innovative spaces to rest.




The copper tree is the main feature of the design it’s materiality ages with time and patinas revealing its true
material. the roots become seating which bend and fold into the ground. the roots pop up thoughout the space creating more seating for pedestrians.

Preliminary Sketches!

Precedent study!

I chose my reading room to be outside between the Gatewood Art Studio and the Graham Building.



Issues to adress... The slope! The generator and transformer on side of building! The concrete courtyard not very pleasing to the eye..

What are things I aim for.. places to sit.. an appealing inviting space.. more natural environment! something to mask the generator