Analyzing Case Studies: Tietgen Dormitory: Case Study: Experiments

Analyzing case studies is an essential part of this present paper. This step is the process of studying several dormitory projects and the selection and the arrangement of elements and how the designer combine them to create a functional, aesthetic and quality space by colors, texture, forms and efficiency elements.

Three international dorms are will be analyzed according to elements, principles, functions and the overall concept:
 Tietgen dormitory
 North residential
 Simmons hall

1. Tietgen dormitory

The concept of Tietgen dormitory

This round building is consisting of 7 levels. There are five vertical lines divide the building both functionally and visually into sections and also serve as continuous baths that offer
In all the rooms there is a wall that made of plywood panels which serve two purposes. Firstly, it gave the place a touch of chicness and coziness. The wood is a very common material that give feeling of comfortable and many studies have shown the affect of the wood on the Psychological of people. The top of plywood panels is used also as a storage where students can put their things up to save space in the room. With the panels there is a closed bookcase at the end of the room as will as a moveable wardrobe. The rest of the walls are made of the same materials used in the dorm which is the smooth concrete. The flooring also it’s magnetite.

The beds are made of the same panels’ material. It placed align the wall to save space. For the rest of the room, the students have the free to arrange it in the way that suits their needs.
The bathroom

Because the Teitgen dorm want to encourage the socializing between the students, there is no kitchens in the suites, but it contains a big bathroom with heating, toilet and shower. The design is simple, but it is very organized. The used colors are neutral. The used material is ceramic tiles for floor and walls. Task light is used on the top of