Abstract

For project 2 of our Sleep/Wake studies I wanted to try and continue on the theme and thinking of my first project. In doing so, I have focused on the main threshold ideas of: Movement/Stasis and Transparency/Opaque. My goal with this design was to create an intimate space that felt both warm and welcoming. I also wanted to try and activate the street. As it stands now, the WB building in which the gallery space resides, looks just like a regular old building. I wanted to create some sense of curiosity, and this is where the translucent archway comes into play. I decided to go with and archway for my entrance as this pays homage to the original windows already in the gallery space. This feature lures people in and also allows more natural light into a once dark space. The translucent curtains are in place to suggest movement. In the “outside world” everything moves at such a fast pace and when stepping inside, I wanted to suggest the notion of slowing down, and the retreat that we take to our own bedrooms at the end of the day. The curtains act as a soft substitute for the traditional wall and they allow the space to become more flexible.