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The University envisions to breathe new life
into the Student Union Information Center.
By repositioning the Information Center
into a more prominent location within the
Student Union Building and rethinking the
design to enhance both its visual presence
and campus community access.
Rich with the character of pure modern
architecture, the building is both a figurative
and literal beacon at the heart of campus.
The elegant yet simplified forms and lines
of the glass curtain walls, minimalist columns.
coffered ceilings and concrete balustrade
act in concert to create a modern yet inviting
atmosphere.
In order to preserve the strong character of
the building, we have conceptualized a
new information center which draws it’s clues
from the existing elements of the building and
materials.
This scheme proposes introduce a spline
geometry offering a refreshing contrast to
the sharp Euclidean geometry existing
elsewhere in the building.
Also inspiring this design is the art installation
found directly above the existing Information
Desk. The offset fabric clad panels are
arranged in an interesting pattern which
creates a series of shadow lines upon the
field of panels. Applying this concept to
the front face of the main counter, the
proposed pattering offers and greater
variation of offsets. These panels will also
be clad or fabricated in a rustic metal tone
in order to blend with the proposed furniture.
Student Union Information Desk
California State University - Fresno
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