Shea Haney 71
CROSS-SECTION OF A SHADOW Fins, Crates, and Coffers The idea for the tower was inspired by the facade retrofit project (Assignment 3.0).The focus became the shading-device and enclosure of the building after a preliminary exploration of the formal qualities of tall buildings as well as the structural configurations possible for this building type. Taking the previous investigation of a coffered system led to the further articulation of this concept, a study of its kinetic potential as a smart skin, and the requirements for a vertical fin system. Site considerations were taken into account since the building would be the tallest in this part of the center city core. The shadow space cast by the building would encompass the small church located in the same block and other potential structures off site. Cognizant of this, a slender vertical form was explored after the first round of study models.