CUTSilo

ARCH 510
  • ARCH 510
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  • Weathered silos beside a railway track, surrounded by greenery under a cloudy sky.
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  • Tall white industrial building surrounded by grass and trees against a cloudy sky backdrop.
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  • White building elevation with vertical lines, a red-highlighted section, and a taller central structure.
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  • Architectural section drawing of a tall industrial building, featuring cylindrical columns and a vertical tower.
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  • Architectural diagram of a wall design with trees and structures on one side, showcasing sections and details.
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Team:

Fall 2025 studio:
Sammy Solano, Jackson Riha

 

ARCH 510 / Fall 2025


CUTSilo is a design investigation inspired by the work of Gordon Matta-Clark and his approach to revealing hidden conditions within architecture. Rather than treating the cut as a purely formal act, the project uses it as a way to better understand and communicate how buildings function. Focusing on the grain elevator, a familiar yet often overlooked element of Midwestern architecture, CUTSilo looks beyond its exterior to study its internal systems. The project draws a parallel between the inner workings of a grain silo and the human body, recognizing that both are complex systems many people experience without fully understanding. By making these internal processes visible, CUTSilo aims to create a clearer and more approachable understanding of structure, function, and spatial experience.