College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Architectural Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Architectural Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 2
Architectural Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Architectural Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 3
Architecture Department
Degree - Author 3
BArch in Architecture
College - Author 4
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 4
Architectural Engineering Department
Degree - Author 4
BS in Architectural Engineering
Date
3-2021
Primary Advisor
Edmond P. Saliklis, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Architectural Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
During the virtual Winter Quarter of 2021, three Architectural Engineering students teamed up with an Architecture student in a interdisciplinary studio for their senior project. Inspired by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and his contributions towards modern architecture, the team set out to redesign his well known 50x50 Glass House that was never built. They called it the Summit Road Glass House. Keeping true to Mies's vision, structural limitations such as no diagonal bracing, the prevention of walls touching the roof, and the elimination of traditional columns at the corner were considered greatly in terms of gravity and lateral design. With the issue of privacy and occupant comfort in mind, this also led towards a deeper architectural analysis of space and circulation. In addition, the team also participated in a final fantasy stage where their redesigned glass structure became modified in such a way to promote affordable housing as well as mass market production. The four then created individual artifacts that reflected upon their studio research and design for their Summit Road Glass House further emphasizing the controversial concept of 'life on display'.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/arcesp/134