{"id":61697,"date":"2019-11-21T11:14:02","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T10:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zazzeri.ntyagency.net\/?p=61697"},"modified":"2019-11-21T11:14:02","modified_gmt":"2019-11-21T10:14:02","slug":"university-of-massachusetts-amherst-a-circular-extension-made-of-copper-and-glass-establishes-a-dialogue-with-the-surrounding-commercial-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zazzeri.ntyagency.net\/en\/university-of-massachusetts-amherst-a-circular-extension-made-of-copper-and-glass-establishes-a-dialogue-with-the-surrounding-commercial-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Massachusetts Amherst A circular extension made of copper and glass establishes a dialogue with the surrounding commercial buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"

BIG and Goody Clancy designed the Business Innovation Hub of the University of Massachusetts
\nAmherst. Namely, an attachment of a structure built in 1964, a circular ring which expands to
\ncreate an open entrance called Learning Commons. It is characterised by versatile areas conceived
\nin order to help meetings, voluntary activities and a wide variety of events.
\nThe fa\u00e7ade, defined by vertical bands made of copper and glass, creates a domino effect which
\nengenders the expansion whereas inside the arching frames a cosier circular space devoted to
\ncontemplation.
\nThe distribution spaces are conceived as urban places, with furniture which can be easily managed
\nin order to create small working groups or sessions for common debates. The new building and the
\nexisting one are linked by means of two bridges, one made of glass and the other copper covered.
\nWith its peculiar shape, the extension opens towards the square and the surrounding business
\nactivities, trying to become a link between the civil society and the academic community.<\/p>\n