Q1 Fall 2009: Studio 683 – Portland Sustainability Center
Professor Don Genasci and Professor Hajo Neis
Within the building I started to look at how it could relate to the urban context and space. The main idea was to create a perpendicular axis to the space created that extended over 4th and 5th streets. This axis would in effect connect the existing church with a proposed atrium in the building. The atrium would act as an internal hub of activity, whether through office functions, exhibits or classrooms. It was to be an engaging and place of learning. This would be accomplished by including sustainable elements such as a series of living machines directly connected to the atrium every 4th floor or so. Other elements would include a vertical green wall that could be used to harvest herbs and other consumable foods and a water feature in the lobby.
