26262625 Architects: Bar 2000

A redesign of the College lounge, with counter seating for 12, pay telephones, and display board. The alteration of existing structure was prohibited, as were plumbing fixtures, and anchoring to the ceiling. Budget: $3,000 TOTAL.

With little money, a strong interest in form, and a limited knowledge of making, we set out to determine local knowledge regarding materials and craft. Focusing on sheet steel - purchased at a local wholesaler - and local fabricator Brand Sheet Metal, we generated a churning form, simply fabricated: each sheet of off-the-shelf steel was cut and folded three times, and welded in two locations.

Primary elements were 8 4' x 10' sheets of 10-gauge steel and 2 4' x 10' sheets of 10-gauge perforated steel.