Sound Systems
A place for the for the restoration and performance of classical instruments, providing a challenging combination of utilitarian restoration services, U/V protected display, and public and private performance space.
Graduate Program
Rice UniversityDate
Fall 2011 : Post-ProfessionalDuration
2 MonthsProfessor
Doug Oliver
Strategy
The small program on the triangular lot required a strong figure to compliment its low profile.
Acoustics
By merging the quadrilateral grid into the triangle, the resulting Hypostyle hall of chambers arrays a field of practice rooms each with its own unique qualities.
Section
By overlapping the program requirements the building is divided between the utilitarian functions in the basement and the exhibit space of the grand hall.
