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Delicate Urban School Buildings

Archimania's Design Boasts a Slatted Boxed Roof Sculpture

— May 2, 2018 — Art & Design
Tennessee-based architectural studio Archimania created a contemporary urban school building design on a corner in the Midtown Memphis district. The project serves Ballet Memphis' efforts of expansion and is to be a home for the professional dance company, a sizable dance school with classes that are open to the community.

For the 44,270-square-foot urban school building, Archimania used metal brise-soleil that is not only aesthetically pleasing but can also reflect heat away from the structure. The architectural firm incorporates a sculpture-like box that bears the dance company's name and effortlessly draws attention to itself. Informed by the values of its client, Archimania was careful in reflecting the community-driven attitude of Ballet Memphis that calls for "transparency, connectivity and education."

Photo Credits: Hank Mardukas Photography.
Trend Themes
1. Contemporary Urban School Building Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative architectural designs that blend education, community integration, and aesthetic appeal in urban areas.
2. Metal Brise-soleil in Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of metal brise-soleil as a sustainable and visually striking element in building design, providing both shade and heat reflection.
3. Sculpture-like Architectural Elements - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sculptural elements into architectural designs to create iconic structures that draw attention and enhance the overall experience.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of architectural design by incorporating innovative elements such as metal brise-soleil and sculpture-like features.
2. Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop modern and community-oriented school buildings that promote transparency, connectivity, and education.
3. Performing Arts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customized spaces that cater to the needs of performing arts organizations, integrating dance studios, performance areas, and community spaces.
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