STUDENT
Ruixue Yang
PROFESSOR
Peter Halquist
This visitor center focuses on the recycling and reuse of discarded Low-E glass. Low-E glass is a sustainable material that reduces energy loss through a special coating, but its 15-year lifespan makes recycling challenging.The center engages the public through workshops and artistic creations. The main entrance on the west third floor leads to an 10 meters high exhibition space showcasing a large-scale hanging installation made from recycled glass.The east second floor houses an art sales area and offices, the third floor features a mezzanine exhibition space, and the ground floor is dedicated to glass cutting, crushing, and burning. The design uses fractured Low-E glass shapes for window openings, embodying the theme—rebirth through fragmentation.