School of Art & Design at New York State College of Ceramics

School of Art & Design at New York State College of Ceramics

30. enero 2012

School of Art & Design at New York State College of Ceramics
2011

Alfred, NY

Client
State University Construction Fund - The State of New York

Architect
ikon.5 architects
Princeton, NJ

Design Principal
Joseph Tattoni

Project Architect
Michael Zareva

Managing Principal
Arvind Tikku

Structural Engineer
Ysrael  A. Seinuk, P.C.

MEP/FP Engineer
Joseph R. Loring & Associates

Lighting Designer
Illumination Arts

Contractor
Pike Construction Company

Civil Engineer
Costich Engineering

Architectural Terra Cotta
Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Architectural Curtain Wall
Vistawall

Metal Panels
Rheinzinc

Gallery Lighting
LSI Lighting

Building Area
19,000 sf

View of Art School addition from campus green

What were the circumstances of receiving the commission for this project?

The expansion of the School of Art and Design was initiated as a response to a Request for Proposal. The State University Construction Fund issued the RFP and shortlisted five firm for interviews. We won the commission after presenting at our interview.

Detail view of ceramic tube solar and rain screen

Can you describe your design process for the building?

Our design process for the building explored a solution through making sculptural material collages as pieces of artwork. These explorations informed the form, shape and materiality of the project. The artistic approach to solving an architectural problem was chosen as a way of creating a solution that represented the heritage of the region and a expressive representation of the School of Art & Design.

Addition cantilevers over campus pedestrian pathway

How does the completed building compare to the project as designed? Were there any dramatic changes between the two and/or lessons learned during construction?

There were very few differences between the design project and the completed building.

Student exhibition gallery from grade level

How does the building compare to other projects in your office, be it the same or other building types?

The School of Art and Design is a unique project in our office because it used a significant amount of architectural terra cotta as the exterior envelop of the building.

Site Plan

How does the building relate to contemporary architectural trends, be it sustainability, technology, etc.?

The terra cotta façade is a rain and solar screen which reduces heat gain on the envelope of the building. In addition, the screen shields direct sunlight from the art objects within. In order to develop this expressive ceramic façade, we worked with Boston Valley Terra Cotta and a standard tube and color palette.

Email interview conducted by John Hill.

Longitudinal Section
Sustainability Diagram

School of Art & Design at New York State College of Ceramics
2011

Alfred, NY

Client
State University Construction Fund - The State of New York

Architect
ikon.5 architects
Princeton, NJ

Design Principal
Joseph Tattoni

Project Architect
Michael Zareva

Managing Principal
Arvind Tikku

Structural Engineer
Ysrael  A. Seinuk, P.C.

MEP/FP Engineer
Joseph R. Loring & Associates

Lighting Designer
Illumination Arts

Contractor
Pike Construction Company

Civil Engineer
Costich Engineering

Architectural Terra Cotta
Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Architectural Curtain Wall
Vistawall

Metal Panels
Rheinzinc

Gallery Lighting
LSI Lighting

Building Area
19,000 sf

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