Pavilions to Scope

This is my project from the second half of Studio II. I have never put so much of myself into anything before, as I have mentioned previously it was one of the most physically and emotionally grueling things I have ever done. My blood, sweat and tears (literally) are in this project. It was also selected by my professor as a candidate to be featured in the School's yearly publication Building 22 which is pretty exciting! This is the blurb I wrote for my submission, and it gives a pretty good overview of the project:

"Pavilions to scope explore and expose the voyeuristic tendencies of society. A panoptic model is created that prompts a duality between the watched and the watcher, creating an opportunity for anyone to be involved in either aspect. Seemingly innocent structures begin to develop a sinister intent under certain circumstances, where an individual is able to play the role of the watcher, shrouded in relative privacy. Sight, sound and lightness are utilized and engaged to heighten the voyeuristic experience of the pavilions, as well as conceal some of their menacing aspects. The three pavilions are aligned on an axis, creating a linear and visual connection between them. Along the river there is a curving concrete wall with copper pipes cast in that frame views of the water as you walk along the path. However if you go behind this wall there is a bench, where when you sit an entirely different view of the people walking by, unaware, is revealed. Next along the axis is a series of copper skylights which connect the tunnel level with the ground above. They are progressively angled as to capture the sun’s rays during different times of the year, illuminating the loading dock below. If a person sits on the bench above however, depending on their height and position they may catch a glimpse of the individuals walking and working in the tunnel. The final pavilion is a multi-view ‘periscope’ that connects the tunnel, outside ground level and second story office. It filters light and sound, illuminating the tunnel during the day with sunlight, and the outside path at night with artificial light from the tunnel underneath. Simultaneously a visual collage is created at each level that when closely examined can reveal views of above and below. "