新落成的制造、技术与工程中心（MTEC）是对理查德 J ·戴利学院环境的一次完善和补充，它为学校更广泛的总体规划设定了框架。通过在校园中创造具有吸引力的路径与协作空间，新的项目实现了对既有综合体的统一与整合。
The new Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering Center (MTEC) at Daley College is an addition to the Richard J. Daley campus. The MTEC sets the framework for a wider master plan. The project unifies the existing complex by creating a campus environment with engaging pathways and collaborative spaces throughout.
▼主入口，Main entrance © Tom Rossiter
以改造后的停车场为起点，MTEC项目所要解决的问题并不止于建筑；它需要传达出一种“每个人都是重要且受欢迎的”信息，以重新为芝加哥西南部的社区注入活力。戴利学院委任JGMA事务所提出新的方案，致力于通过设计来消除制造行业中存在的负面刻板印象――许多人认为这些职业缺乏尊严并且只有少数人愿意去做。该项目试图通过一个能够凸显制造先进性的空间来扭转这一错误的观念，同时证明制造业的从业人员需要具备不亚于任何行业的先进技术与技能。
Rising from the transformed parking lot, the MTEC project speaks to issues larger than architecture; it seeks to revitalize a Chicago southwest neighborhood by creating a connective message that all are significant and welcome. Daley College tasked JGMA with removing the negative stereotypes that exist in the workforce when pertaining to manufacturing careers. Often suggesting these careers as devoid of dignity and reserved typically for minority populations. The project reverses the misconception through a design focused on celebrating state-of-the-art manufacturing spaces and proves careers in this industry require tech and skills as advanced as any other.
▼入口和连桥，Entry Bridge © Tom Rossiter
设计的策略是营造高透明度的空间，用以展示学习所需的机器、设备和产品，同时将建筑与附近的West Lawn社区从视觉上连接起来。无缝式的流畅设计从生产过程中恒定的线性流动中汲取灵感：整个建筑横跨校园的主干道，并借助一座强健的工业桥梁将戴利学院的南北校园连接在一起。
金属板、玻璃和裸露钢材的使用强调出制造业的主题。此外，高架的桥梁底部还特意地涂上了警示标志常用的黄色，将制造业的特征元素直接展现在建筑外部。建筑的透明属性将当今制造业的技术先进性充分地呈现在人们眼前，即使是从一旁经过的路人也能很快收获这一体验。
The design strategy utilizes building transparency to showcase machines, equipment, and products integral to the learning objectives of the colleges as well as provide a visual connection to the surrounding West Lawn community. The seamless fluidity to the building’s form was inspired by the constant and linear flow of the manufacturing process. The building spans the main thoroughfare with a strong industrial bridge that links the south and north campus of Daley College.
The new building celebrates the manufacturing industry through the expression of materials such as metal panels, glass, and exposed steel. In addition, the underside of the elevated bridge is intentionally painted caution yellow, bringing the manufacturing expression to the exterior. The transparency of the building provides a similar experience for even the casual passerby, by providing a look into the advanced technical nature of manufacturing today.
▼入口大厅，Entry lobby © Tom Rossiter
▼从大厅望向入口和连桥，Lobby to entry and bridge © Tom Rossiter
▼连桥南望，Bridge looking South © Tom Rossiter
该项目挑战了人们对于社区大学的刻板印象，通过动态的空间组织和与场地相适应的建筑设计，为MTEC的学生和工作人员带来了与以往完全不同的独特体验。建筑内部的交通空间有意地与座位区、平台和嵌入式空间发生“碰撞”，鼓励学生们的交流与共同学习。室内外露台的组合带来舒适宜人的互动环境，加强了建筑与自然的联系，在促进健康和培养感知力的同时也有利于创造更加统一的校园。
The project challenges the latent stereotypes of a community college and alters the psychology of simply crossing the street to go to class. Through dynamic spatial organizations and site responsive architecture, the MTEC provides students and staff a unique experience from the moment they walk into the building. The circulation spaces inside the building intentionally collide with seating areas, platforms, and alcoves to encourage students to congregate and participate in incidental learning between peers. There is a combination of exterior and interior terraces for users to enjoy in the warm weather months. These green areas facilitate the students’ and faculty’s interaction providing connections with nature and lead to increased cognitive function and wellness, as well as creating a more unified campus.
▼从连桥望向大厅和主入口，Bridge looking North to lobby and main entrance © Tom Rossiter
▼从集会楼梯顶部俯视连桥，Stair gathering to bridge looking down © Tom Rossiter
▼从集会台阶望向连桥外部，Stair gathering to bridge © Tom Rossiter
考虑到MTEC将作为校园的正门，设计团队对用户体验进行了全面的分析，包括安全性、寻路系统和学习机会等，并最终确定了项目最关键的任务，即为既有建筑在未来的进一步升级改造创建一个框架，同时对其现有的空间特色加以保留和强调。总体规划的第一阶段是为MTEC赋予一个与众不同的外立面，通过重塑既有设施的整体形象校园变得更具活力。
As the MTEC is now the front door to the campus, thorough analysis was conducted to the user experience with regards to security, wayfinding, and new learning opportunities. It was imperative that the new addition set-up a framework for further transformation of the existing building while still celebrating its current legacy. The unique exterior façade of the MTEC building is phase one in a masterplan to completely rebrand and re-clad the existing facilities to create one new energized campus.
▼北立面，North Elevation © Tom Rossiter
▼夕阳下的金属板细节，Metal panel detail at sunset © Tom Rossiter
新建筑的落成不仅将促进芝加哥城市学院内部的发展与变革，更将引导人们重新认识制造行业，激励学生们在学习先进技术的道路上走得更好更远。
The new building will not only be a catalyst for growth and change within City Colleges of Chicago, but also inspire the pursuit of manufacturing careers as a sophisticated and high-tech learning path.
▼北立面夜景，North Elevation at night © Tom Rossiter
▼设计示意，Diagrams © JGMA
▼功能分布示意，Program © JGMA
▼平面图，plan © JGMA
Technical sheet Project address: 4101 W 76th st Chicago, IL, 60652 USA. Project square footage: 65,000 SF / 6040 m2 SF: 52,000sf building Completed on October 2019 Awards & Recognitions: Architecture Masterprize (2020), ENR Midwest Award of Merit (2020), Innovation by Design – Fast Company Awards (2020), Chicago Building Congress (2019). LEED Gold Certification Design Architect: JGMA Architect of Record: Cannon Design Structural Engineers of Record: Cannon Design Civil Engineers of Record: David Mason and Associates MEPFP Engineers of Record: Cannon Design Landscape Architect: Terry Guen Design Associates Acoustic/ AV/ IT/Security Consultant: Shen Milsom & Wilke Lighting Consultant: Aurora Lighting Wayfinding/ Environmental Graphics: A Perfect Sign Client’s company name: City Colleges of Chicago Photography credits: Tom Rossiter
