Rolex Learning Center Case Study

Location: Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland

Architect: SANAA

Build time: 2010

Functionality: Public Library

Occupied area: 88,000 square meters

Land area: 20,200 square meters

Total building area: 37,000 square meters

Size: 166.5m×121.5m

The study found that the building has many functions, but the interior space does not have clear indications to distinguish the different functional areas

At the same time, the shape of the building is a unique curved structure, even the floor is curved. I conjecture that the topography of the building can somewhat subconsciously guide people to the respective programs.

Topographic Study

A comparative study of how sound and topography interact with each other by layering two analytical charts

The discovery of undulating terrain and architectural programs

Structural Matrices

Compound Forms

Sequential Experience

Pavilion 1

A column + wraparound surface

Displayed work: Leda and the Swan, Cy Twombly, 1962, Oil paint, lead pencil, wax crayon on canvas, 75*78.75 in.

Customizing Pavilion: By studying three of Cy Twombly's artworks, I tried to integrate his artwork with architecture. Adding abstract ideas by means of parameterization and random folding, as well as rigorous structures, indicates the thoughtfulness and sense of boundaries behind his complex works.

Pavilion 2 columns+ wraparound surface+artwork placement wall

Displayed work: Analysis of the Rose as Sentimental Despair,Cy Twombly, 1985, Oil, acrylic, and crayon on canvas stapled to plywood; acrylic, and crayon on plywood. 96.625*63.1875 in.

Consists of two separate rooms.

The first room houses the sculptural installation as a 3D form of the painting. The concept of fusing art and architecture

Pavilion 3

Interior house structure + curved roof + sculpture installation

Displayed work: Untitled (Say goodbye, Catullus, to the Shores of Asia minor), w, 1994, Oil,acrylic, oil stick, crayon, and graphite on three canvases. 157.5*624 in.