los angeles CALIFORNIA

SCI-Arc
critic: M. Casey REHM.

suckerPUNCH: Describe your project

Thomas MICHAEL, Kai-Si HSU, & Omar BAQAZI: Our building depicts the contrast between different states of aggregation. . . .

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philadelphia PENNSYLVANIA

suckerPUNCH: describe your project.

eli LINGER / thomas MICHAEL: Flux Formation is an component-based ceiling system which integrates HVAC, fire protection, acoustic, electrical, and lighting systems into a continuous array. The impetus for the project arose from the shortcomings of traditional suspended grid systems, which are greatly limited by both standardized unit geometry (the square tile), and awkward systems integration (puncturing of the tile or concealment above). We were interested not only how these systems emerged and manifested themselves, but also in how we could create different experiential environments in the spaces below, as we attempted to develop a wide range of conditions throughout a continuous space (in this case, as small restaurant).

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