brand: University of Pennsylvania

work performed: concept, architectural design, drawing (pencil), presentation boards

Design for a Performing and Media Arts Center (PMAC) for a competition for Penn State University.   The program cited a desire to bring together the performing arts and media arts under one roof -- a unique dichotomy that made for very interesting opportunities with the design.  

My proposal was to create a building with mechanistic and digital displays playing both practical roles within the building, while also being exposed to the street to indicate the performances occurring within.  This creates a dramatic spectacle for passers by and makes the building itself part of the performances it houses.