The topic of discussion in this week’s presentation targeted the New England Conservatory of Music, and the proposal that parallels the work we’ve been advancing thus far. The lecture began with establishing the adaptive reuse of buildings, and how additions influence the context of a space. If it’s one concept I took away from the speaker, it’s that architecture takes a lot of patience. You have to be willing to make adjustments, and familiarize yourself with not knowing exactly what you are doing at all times. In fact, this provokes creativity that can’t be matched by a definite and linear mentality. Other important aspects to consider that were assessed with their proposal include budget, existing context, and connecting to where the design is implemented. Through the organization of a building, architects can work to establish a dialogue that appeals to any and every audience.

Focusing on the design phase and the process behind their train of thought, their proposal consists of three main phases. Phase I concerned student life and the performance center, linking directly to Phase IA with temporary and interim renovations. The final part that was revealed to us involved integrating the learning center. While the exterior design remained ambiguous, the texture and materials of its structure added acoustical partitions. In conclusion, this design intervention lecture proved to be an extremely informative and beneficial resource that I will look to utilize in times to come.