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RICA: Raleigh Institute for Contemporary Art
The scheme for this project is primarily driven by the unique features of the site and attempts to establish a connection between the activity of the interior and the urban context. A railway runs along the western edge of the site and begins to bridge over North Street as the topography drops approximately 14 feet from south to north. This is reflected in the façade, which consists of corrugated perforated metal panels that have been raised from the gallery floor such that a pedestrian on the street would be able to see through the building to the train beyond. A large void in the screen creates a display plane that allows pedestrians to view art on movable panels and provides a glimpse into the process of creating art.
Winner of the 2016 AIA Maryland Student Design Award + First Place winner of AIA Triangle Scholarship