A view of the CASIS Headquarters by Ryan Connolly from 1st Avenue and 40th Street in Manhattan strikes you as a mass of rigid and vaguely rectangular forms; however, the dynamic cladding of the structure has a sculptural and an artistic quality, establishing a unique relationship that references the interior.
Horizontal floor planes house exhibition spaces that engage the public with the galactic displays that the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space has to offer. Moving between and across levels from one end of the edifice to another is, however, made possible by sinewy strands of seemingly flexible material. Facilitating the circulation throughout the CASIS Headquarters, these abstract ramps look to have been inspired by organic forms, yet appear as alien to human eyes as life on another planet.
Abstractly Linked Architecture
The CASIS Headquarters Embodies a Stylized Exterior and Circulation
Trend Themes
1. Dynamic Cladding - Exploring new cladding materials and techniques that create sculptural and artistic qualities for building exteriors.
2. Abstract Ramps - Designing innovative circulation systems using sinewy strands of flexible material inspired by organic forms.
3. Galactic Displays - Creating engaging exhibition spaces that showcase galactic displays and advancements in space technology.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can incorporate dynamic cladding and abstract ramps to create visually captivating and functional buildings.
2. Exhibition Design - Exhibition designers can use galactic displays to create immersive experiences and educate the public about space technology.
3. Material Science - Material scientists can research and develop new cladding materials that offer sculptural and artistic qualities for architectural applications.