Masonry Magazine March 1967 Page. 15
the size of the structure as it compares to the scale of other buildings in the college town of Oberlin. In using small size vertical elements in lieu of long, flat, horizontal floor areas they have achieved the intimacy required.
By carefully studying the floor plans of the building one can readily see that the small vertical elements allowed the architects to design apartment units which have well lighted and ventilated corridor space.
Being in Ohio, a material native to the region, which has a low minimum of maintenance factor was desired. Brick therefore appeared to be the appropriate and adaptable material to the design concept.
The housing project site is amply wooded and the northern boundary is adjacent to a stream and public park. The commercial center of Oberlin is just a little over one block away making it an ideal location for the structure.
The floor plans of the first and second floor, illustrated at the right, indicate how the architects have effectively used the bearing wall system in this Housing Project.
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