Image Description

Building: Rolex Learning Center (EPFL Learning Center)

Architect: Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa/Sanna

Elevations

1)

Depicts the main theme of the building to be gently separated but at the same time naturally blending into
one another. The top photograph depicts the flat nature of the building.

Source Title: GA Document

Call Number: PJ 724.905/3 (UNSW)
Exact Page Reference: 2005 May, n.85, p.34

2)

Highlights the curves Sejima has utilized in creating a roof that is neither uniform nor flat.

Source Title: GA Document

Call Number: PJ 724.905/3 (UNSW)
Exact page Reference: 2005 May, n.85, p.35

3)

Once again emphasizes the unique roofing and further the second photo depicts the aspects of openness,
as it is evident that many (large and small) holes exist throughout the building.

Source Title: GA Document

Call Number: PJ 724.905/3 (UNSW)
Exact Page Reference: 2005 May, n.85, p.36

4)

Top: As described in (1)

Bottom: As described in (3)

Source Title: Furakkusu sutorakuchā / Sasaki Mutsurō = Flux structure / Mutsurō Sasaki.
Call Number: 721SASA (UTS)
Exact Page reference: 166-175
5)

Shows how Sejima has attempted to created levels of separation without erecting walls. Simply this has
been achieved through the us of curves throughout the building.

Source Title: Furakkusu sutorakuchā / Sasaki Mutsurō = Flux structure / Mutsurō Sasaki.
Call Number: 721SASA (UTS)
Exact Page reference: 166-175

6)

Again shows the main focus of the building which is its roofing structure. This photo particularly
emphasizes the natural sunlight that is to penetrate the building through the circular holes throughout the
roofing structure

Source Title: Furakkusu sutorakuchā / Sasaki Mutsurō = Flux structure / Mutsurō Sasaki.
Call Number: 721SASA (UTS)
Exact Page reference: 166-175

Plans

7)

Computer generated image with shadowing that emphasizes the holes in the roofing for the utilization of
natural sunlight throughout the building

Source Title: Furakkusu sutorakuchā / Sasaki Mutsurō = Flux structure / Mutsurō Sasaki.
Call Number: 721SASA (UTS)
Exact Page reference: 166-175

8)

Schematic high level plan of the contents of the building and how the curves (used for separation) will be
utilized in the building.

Source Title: GA Document

Call Number: PJ 724.905/3 (UNSW)
Exact page Reference: 2005 May, n.85, p.34-39

Sections

9)

Once again shows the curves within the building in different areas/sections. It reveals the various levels
and the impact it has on distinguishing different rooms.

Source Title: GA Document

Call Number: PJ 724.905/3 (UNSW)
Exact page Reference: 2005 May, n.85, p.34-39

10)

Structural diagram of the various levels created to provide the unique roofing.

Source Title: GA Document

Call Number: PJ 724.905/3 (UNSW)
Exact page Reference: 2005 May, n.85, p.34-39

11)

As described in (10)

Source Title: Furakkusu sutorakuchā / Sasaki Mutsurō = Flux structure / Mutsurō Sasaki.
Call Number: 721SASA (UTS)
Exact Page reference: 166-175