Abstract:
The ever changing social values of today have caused a need to reevaluate the ability of our public spaces to meet societal needs. The desire for public facilities have increased over the years, and urban sprawl is under more and more scrutiny as society develops new opinions about what is best for our environment. Multiuse public facilities, such as community centers, are sprouting up in many communities because of the increasing need of public spaces for gathering, from small clubs to town meetings. Such is the case for Kosciusko County, Indiana. The county's needs include (but are not limited to) a core facility, auditorium, library annex, convention center, day care center, youth center, and vocational center. How this project will be developed and where is a major concern.There are two significant aspects of my project that should be addressed which are going to be influential to my entire process. One is my choice to work together with a fifth year thesis student throughout this project. This gives me a good opportunity to see first hand the thoughts, process, and methods of an architect. The second aspect deals with my choice of medium ... 3D computer imaging. With this tool I will show the process of my design, the development of ideas, and a 3D view of movement through my design.
