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Biomass Power Station
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Certain elements of the structure contain no cladding which in turn creates the gap allowing landscape to emerge and change the viewer's perception of the building. In the evenings the intersecting structural joints are illuminated to reflect passing traffic movements on the motorways. The external cladding system is made up of solid, opaque and translucent diamond panels, which have been offset behind the structural lattice frame to maximize internal area allowing for clear internal spans, whilst also allowing shadows to be cast on the façade. Both solid and opaque panels are haphazardly arranged in varying shades of green, which create an interesting façade. To further enhance this, elements of the façade have been exaggerated and extended to enhance the building's juxtaposition with the landscape when viewed from afar. The varying shades of green and the levels of translucency, are inspired by the dappled play of light and dark in the woodland – where breaks in the leaves allow light to penetrate and areas beyond the tree line to be seen – and creates a subtle pattern.The panel cladding system also offers the opportunity for panels in certain locations to be replaced by living panels, which further blend the building with the surrounding woodland. To further reduce the impact of the building on the Green Belt, sedum roofs are used to blend the building in within the landscape. A flad sedum base is proposed over the structural roof. A structural timber grid over a space frame allowing clear internal spans for plant equipment is proposed. This would also be integrated to the external structural wall members to ensure a consistent theme runs across the building.CONCLUSIONThe approach taken is intended to create a landmark building, sensitive to its Green Belt location and form an exemplar of architectural and environmental design for future power plants.
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