The Fit-Out
Relationship of the “core and shell” .AUD UCLA / WINTER 2018 / Instructor:Erin Besler In collaboration with Annie Kleinaitis
The distinction between temporary and permanent serves as both a designation of control and responsibility and a way to organize elements of the base building versus the fit out. Through a series of assignments that focus on the relationship of the “core and shell”, we worked towards the design of an office building in Irvine, California.
Producing a series of forms that convey an idea about the relationship between container and content (the letter ‘x’) by fitting Object 2 into 1
GRASSHOPPER:
The set of operations applies 1D scaling, rotations, trims and splits to create 10 unique forms. By creating a list of variable-based operations, each form creates new commentary on the relationship of ‘X’ with a 7X7X7 inch cube.
Producing a series of forms that convey an idea about the relationship between container and content (the letter ‘x’) by fitting Object 2 into 1. Four plans for each form are drawn at 1:1, with section cuts at 1.5”, 3”, 4.5”, 6” . Paper models clearly display origin of X. Infographic plans describe the constraints and general logic applied.
Applying Grasshoper:
A set of varying operations applies 1D scaling, rotations, trims and splits to create 10 unique forms. By creating a list of variable-based operations, each form creates a new commentary on the relationship of ‘X’ with a 7X7X7 inch cube. Each iteration interacts with the cement column grid and central core elements.![]()
Elevations (N,S,W,E)
Elevations (N,S,W,E)
Plans
Rem Koolhaas describes the typical plan as the “ideal accommodation for business.” Based on this premise, we focused on creating a typical plan that has an easy, open flow. The building’s shell is glass to maximize natural light in a work space; spandrel glass is used between floors. The structural support comes from a cement column grid, which is planned around the core elements: restrooms, stairs and elevators. The core plans are nearly identical from floor to floor, only varying when necessary. Our plan strays from typical when it splits into 3 “sub-buildings” at the 3rd level, making three separate cores necessary. The floors reconnect at the 8th floor, bringing the plan back to “typical” with an open layout and single core
