Two driving factors steered the design. First, there is the issue of bridging the gap between the different socio-economic groups that inhabit the city of Atlanta. This is accomplished by vibrant programmatic elements and an indoor space spilling into an open natural space. Second, is to design a carbon-neutral structure using mass timber that would be free of any columns. It is comprised of an External Truss System with a reinforcing web. There is an Interior Trusses that is anchored to the elevator cores. Beams attach to the bottom chord and span to perimeter gird that attach to the exterior trusses.
Status: Competition Entry
Location: Atlanta, GA, US
My Role: Sole Designer