Building 1

Building One is an experimental project focused on the power that space and architecture have on its inhabitants. The project studies the architecture of coercive places such as prisons, IKEA stores, and airports to understand their spatial qualities, arguing that by creating spaces with contrary qualities, we can build places that encourage creative thought rather than prevent it.

The design features a tectonic system centered around a creased ceiling that provides structural stiffness and accommodates discreet servicing, all within a continuous, seamless form.