The courtyard is sheathed in a screen of channel glass oriented to allow for a dynamic and changing relation to the exterior. From the exterior of the building, these glass columns produce a constantly shifting degree of transparency. The angled position of the glass columns allows direct views between the courtyard and the entry walkway, while obscuring the views to and from automobiles on the adjacent streets. The glass screen animates the variations of sunlight and shadows during the day and provides a veil of privacy at night.
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