Re-articulated remains of shipwrecks in the Antarctic positioned on the surface of the ocean. Its orientation is fluid as it responds as its environment changes. It will sit higher or lower depending on the salinity of the water, which is dropping significantly as the climate changes.
In Sink or Swim Studio with Johnsen Schmaling Architects, I worked with partner Joe Gaudreau to develop an aquatic center for Marquette University’s campus. Our design was fantastical and incorporated rigid elements like the square exterior, punctured by more sculptural glass cylinders that act as circulation both for people and for light as it penetrates the subterranean levels. Marquette has a unique location within the city, and is isolated and insular in many ways. This center is not just for Marquette, but for the community at large. Each level represents a different level of public, private, and athletic space. These are all connected by the sculptural tubes that bridge all levels and tie this structure together. The exterior skin is cast glass that emulates the dynamic nature of water, reflecting the basic element of an aquatic center.
