Small buildings have always had a particular appeal. Micro works of architecture inspire an enduring charm that exceeds their function, even if that function is to be a pleasing decoration in the landscape. There are a variety of reasons for our infatuation with little forms. The miniaturization of architecture reduces it to a human scale with which we can interact more readily. We are also drawn by the intricacy of their conception and detail by the fact that smaller buildings usually possess a more tactile quality than constructions of a larger scale. The concise purpose of these structures; that they address a single function, simple use, or even a purely aesthetic aim, makes them intellectually as well as physically accessible.
This Fall the studio is devoted to the execution of two projects.
First- researching and designing a commercial kitchen, as well as fabricating, and installing a structure on a site to be decided (Crop Stop 2.0).
The process will include, but is not limited to:
- Working with local farmers, bakers and chefs on the kitchen master plan.
- Working with DHEC, FDA, and the Charleston County’s Building Inspection Services on creating a prototype model kitchen which can be implemented across the state of South Carolina.
- Working with local architects and engineers on creating a full set of construction documents for the commercial kitchen.
- Collaborating with students at Main Campus on the construction and fabrication methods.
- Fabricating the commercial kitchen structure parts off site at the CAC.C’s materials lab and finishing installation on given site by Thanksgiving break (11.21.14).
- Second- detailing and fabricating cabinetry for the Solar Decathlon House.
- Working with local designers and cabinetmakers
- Collaborating with students at Main Campus on the diagrammatical needs and overall design.
- Fabricating and delivering cabinet parts to Clemson Main Campus to be used in the spring construction of the Solar Decathlon House.