Architectural Analysis
Engineering Analysis
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Circulation
Circulation is defined by our movements as people in time
through sequences of spaces. There are elements concerning Norwood Hall
that affect our perception of the forms and spaces of the building in
a positive way. These elements will be highlighted here.
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The approach to Norwood Hall is oblique
in nature instead of the more common straight on approach. This
allows the Hall to become almost hidden from a casual walker not
paying much attention but it lends itself to a separate, higher
feel than those buildings placed right off of the campus mall area.
The oblique approach also draws one's attention to the beautiful
rounded bastions on the south side of the building as can be seen
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The entrance to Norwood Hall has been
recessed into the building and provides a safe harbor before one
actually enters the building. This harbor has been decorated with
a plaque and beautiful wood, both of which can be seen in the picture.
The stone and thickness of the walls entering the harbor also give
a feeling of strength, weight, and security. The entrance has been
decorated with carved gears as can be seen in the picture as well
as a graceful archway. The stone work also gives definition to the
entrance and draws attention to its self making it very clear that
this is the main entrance. |
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Immediately after entering the
building one is taken into an air lock followed by an ascension
of stairs. This path gives a feeling of smooth transition from
the outdoors into the interior. After one travels up the stairs
he finds himself in an open room with a broad hallway cutting
across in front of him. The path has become a T shape and a decision
must be made as to which direction to travel. This can be seen
in the picture of the floor plan shown. The stairwells are located
symmetrically on both the North Eastern side and the North Western
side of the hallway.
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The stairwells have been changed since the building
was built. They have been made with fireproofing precautions and
hence lend themselves to a very secure, thick, almost hospital
like feel that is very different from the rest of the building.
They don't seem to belong but they do provide a greater since
of safety.
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The second and third floor have a very similar
floor plan and therefore provide a similar experience as one walks
through. The only exception would be the third floor where the
East side of the building has been fitted with rooms used for
interviews by companies. The walls on this side of the building
have been painted a soothing blue color to help calm students
before an interview.
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The basement has been laid out with
no concern for aesthetic appeal. It is simply practical, containing
all the equipment to make the rest of the building functional and
comfortable. The exception to this would be the two offices located
in the bastions where a narrow path takes one into a beautiful rounded
room with high ceilings and a ground level view of the beautiful
landscape decorating the front of the building. |
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