page notes the amount of built space would be roughly the equivalent of the amount of space needed to be excavated for the pool structures beneath. the floor plates were organized around a central core, and the second story is raised on columns while anchored to the core.
concept sketch
study model model of huntington avenue entrance with levels elevated on pilotis, creating a sheltered buffer for pedestrians as the cross the building threshold from the street.
concept sketch
study model Rectilinear floor levels are organized about a circular core. the sweeping curve forms a convenient heavyweight traffic path connecting the high and low sides of the site.