This project is an artist residency space that incorporates a gallery, studio, and living area for two artists. The project is sited in Grand Center with proximity to museums such as the Pulitzer and the Contemporary Art Museum. The envelope of the project creates a dynamic surface on the facades of the structure. The structure of the facade is a standard triangular grid that is informed by the angles in each panel; however, the center point, size, and height of the extrusions varies depending upon what the interior program requires of the surface. The gallery is on the first floor, which means there is no skylight coming into the space. However, the project envelope provides ample lighting into the space because the extrusions are designed to capture the lighting and reflect it into the gallery. This way the gallery utilizes the natural light without harming the artwork with harsh direct light. The studio space is double height, and the envelope changes its properties based on where in the studio the extrusions appear. Along the ground, the envelope is closed to allow for interior storage to be built into the envelope. The envelope begins to open at the double height to provide natural light for the studio. The large staircase in the studio leads to the private living area. The second floor is a lofted residency space for the two artists. The non-orthogonal design of the space mimics the large folding that exists in the envelope. Professor - Kelley Murphy.
