We, with Professor Kathrin, made an outing to the Universitat Pompeu Fabra last Wednesday. There were many interesting spaces within the building, such as the mentioned water deposit rooftop (which turned out to be a playground for big kids, at least for us), the library, and the huge atrium space. The library had a really cool atmosphere and feeling to it, because of the varying ceiling heights, long desktop lamps, and hallways within rows of bookcases.
The large atrium space had a pretty weird feeling to it, almost like you were outside and inside at the same time. You were indoors, but the hardscape features, tall lamp posts, and natural lighting coming in from the partially exposed roof created the illusion of being outdoors. I would compare the feeling as being similar to your first day of high school. I guess it just felt so new because I've never experienced a space like that before.
^^god, i miss europe. this photo is so beautiful. i'm glad you guys are over there; wish i was with you!
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