Mt.Wilson Research Center

Mt.Wilson is home to an array of telescopes that used to host a litany of astrological discoveries. In this project, we were tasked with developing a housing unit for astronomers that would revitalize modern astronomy projects at the existing work sites. I centered my design around solar control since a big part of astronomy is an often disjointed sleep schedule to better align waking hours to certain astrological bodies. The open living room and kitchen area have access to the most sunlight during the sunrise and sunset, this is so when astronomers are coming home or leaving for work their public spaces are lit with natural light. In the bedroom, a metal sheet was developed so that the bedrooms can maintain the view of the neighboring mountain range, while blocking light, especially at the head height when laying down for bed.