Sensory Horizon
The project explores how controlled apertures and shifting fields of view can enhance sensory perception and strengthen spatial connection over time.
Location: Tennessee River, Knoxville, TN
Date: Spring 2024
Professor: Brian Ambroziak & David Matthews
Peers: Katrina Kullinski & Dani Alexis
Schematic Design
Through parti diagrams, we identified key sensory moments on the site that will inform future decisions about building configuration, aperture placement, and landscape strategy.
Key views
Field of views
Juxtaposition of views
Sound & views
Form-finding
Design Scenes
The site is explored through four experiential scenes, each tied to a specific time of year and atmospheric condition.
Atrium — Early Afternoon 1pm — Late Spring
Atrium Ramp — Dusk 8pm — Winter
Bridge — Hazy Midafternoon 4pm — Summer
Crit Space — Sunset 8pm — Fall