The existing facade to the probation centre's waiting room. Opaque glass fronted to obscure views in and out of the waiting room, giving privacy to clients inside, however preventing any views out. Lou suggested we take a look at the new Biochemistry building by Hawkins/Brown near the Pitt River's museum to see how they dealt with privacy and shading issues.
Hawkins/Brown incorporated Rorschach patterns into the glass to add transparency to the otherwise opaque glass façade. The link between Biochemistry and Rorschach patterns is a mystery to me but the building was received to quite some success as it won a RIBA award in 2009.
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