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some parts of the roofing were cut open, allowing the pre-existing trees to grow normally.
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wood from the original construction has been reused when possible, while a delicate bamboo lattice wraps the inn's atrium.
the dwelling exists without an exterior form, but as a series of occupiable volumes subtracted from the earth.
an external grid of concrete beams and columns forms the home's outdoor spaces, which include patios, terraces, and a pond.
Marvin here is completely correct, the building has massive echo problems, not to mention the students and teachers can see into each others’ workspaces with ease, thus preventing any privacy, with the exception of the few offices at the front. Furthermore, this building is NOT sustainable, as it was deemed ‘too expensive’ and impractical after the neighbouring building (the School of Sustainable Development) presented issues with cooling and heating offices and classrooms easily, so the most sustainable thing in the School of Architecture is the tap fittings and toilet facilities.
Wouldn’t this building have some serious problems with sound?