Karen's Entry

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Karen Garcia
Compelling description:
This dome design is inspired by the eco-friendly geodesic domes which is inexpensive and simple shelter. It has organic cutouts within the structure evoking visions of nature and its simple yet effective design. The cutouts are meant for people to sit in and rest, and is big enough for them to sit alone or sit with many. However, this design is meant for people to come together and enjoy each other's company- that is why there are few lone cutouts and rather large ones to accommodate many at a time.
As for the sloping ramp leading up to the top floor, there is a reason I chose a ramp rather than a simple grand staircase; I want people to be able to bring their elderly or otherwise disabled to be with them. The ramp is replacing staircases so that people in wheelchairs can be included. I want it to be easy for them to reach their loved ones rather than having to stay behind.
The strange spiral in the middle is meant to house a creeping plant- the idea is that, proper care from the public as a whole, the creeping plant may grow high enough to reach the top of the dome. The brick encircling the spiral plant tower is meant to hold flowers, in which the public can enjoy by watering them.
The top floor has a normal floor near the ramp entrance, and a plexiglass floor near the front of the dome. The clear floor is meant to evoke curiosity and hilarity as people creep towards it despite the
One can see through the clear outer dome, so anyone can come in and rest without feeling like they can't see what's going on with the rest of the world. In the dome, everyone is connected.

Name of school: Elkhart Area Career Center
Advising Instructor: Mr. Jeff Lindke