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Across the street from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House in Chicago, Illinois stands the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business, designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects. Central to the building, and the entire school, is the Winter Garden quad space which is enclosed by green-house-like glass and steel.The Gothic aesthetic of the nearby Rockefeller Chapel influences this large public space. Rainwater washes down the curve of the glass into the column and down into a cistern. Natural air circulation through the upper points keeps the air cool in the summer.
Three main levels contain the organized program, with large glazing punching through the exterior material, taking in daylight and offering views. From there, public spaces connect with the Robie House and other important destinations. |
(featured image by mattgriffin on flickr/creative commons)
