Emerson College
Owner : |
Emerson College |
Architect : |
Morphosis |
Landscape Architect : |
Katherine Spitz Associates , Inc . |
General Contractor : |
Hathaway Dinwiddie Contracting Company |
Composed of two slender residential towers bridged by a multi-use platform , the 10-story square frame encloses a central open volume to create a flexible outdoor “ room .” Looking out onto the multi-level terrace , exterior corridors to student suites and common rooms are shaded by an undulating , textured metal scrim spanning the full height of the towers ’ interior face . The entire building becomes a stage set for student films , screenings , and industry events , with the Hollywood sign , the City of Los Angeles skyline , and the Pacific Ocean in the distance providing added scenery .
Shaw & Sons constructed the monolithic amphitheater along with the exterior topping slabs and finishes . Casting the amphitheater in place not only allowed for a faster construction schedule , but was also a cost savings to the owner .
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Upper third section of cast-in-place amphitheater seating . It is always important to secure sole-sourced materials from the concrete supplier to ensure color and texture consistency for all mix designs