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Perimeter Plan

Studies of expanding and contracting the 690 perimeter plan yield exterior moment of alignment or scatter-ness. The bi-product of the single to double loaded corridor matrix is used to emphasizes and communicate program in the exterior. Moment of flush in the facade, communicated multiple level common areas, moments of scatter communicated dormitories.

The square stair moves in increments of 16 feet, while the building elevation moves at 12 feet increments. The mis-aliment of this two system, produces a rotation of exiting. Therefore, the user is constantly being spill out in the opposite direction of which it have enter. This condition is exploited to constantly move the user from central area to the wings of the building, and vice-versa.