PRECEDENT STUDY: Darwin College Study Centre

ARCH 182: Introductory Architectural Design II - Spring 2000

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
School of Architecture and Allied Arts
University of Oregon

Denise Stewart and Derek Dunham

Analysis
"Parti"
Spacial Circulation
Volumetric
Natural Light
Facade
Site Response
 Experience
 
Response to natural light


There is an interesting play of light found with the clerestory windows above the stacks.  Since these windows are found above and behind the stacks,  the books aren't ever in the path of direct sunlight.

Reading rooms contain a curtain wall over looking the water.  These windows provide ample light that varies in intensity throughout the day.