IDEA. The designed
object is localized in very multiplicity scenery. Streets in Teheran are full of shapes and
colors. The main idea of this project was to create a building, which will be
completely different than surrounding environment, so outside of the building
is totally smooth and white. An office function needs a lot of light. An atrium
is cut out to provide an offices and apartments with light. An interior façade has
the same diverse character as the surrounding buildings.
ACCESS. The ground floor
is completely transparent. Even lift shafts and staircases are made of steel
and glass. The building is making an impression of rising over the ground. Three
independent commercial units are available from the ground floor. Vertical
communication is localized in two shafts, on the north an south part of the
building. Each shaft contain a staircase and two lifts ( public and technical
). Underground car park and storage area
are available for cars by ramp.
FUNCTION is divided on
four parts: underground – car park,
technical and storage area; ground and first floor - commercial units; second –
sixth floors – offices and seventh floor – apartments. The ground floor is
connected with first floor by three staircases. Ground floor is furnished with free-standing
elements to maximize transparent effect. People feels they are inside the building not
before getting second floor. Offices are localized around an atrium. Irregular
structural façade is diverse instead to exterior elevation. Each office floor
can be divided on maximum 4 independent units. On the seventh floor are four
apartments.
CONSTRUCTION. The building is
standing on watertight concrete box. The main construction are twelve concrete
pillars. Ceilings are made of prestressed concrete slabs.
MATERIALS. External curtain walls
are made of polycarbonate. Every office or apartment has individual designed
façade (every material is allowed ). Floor finishing of the ground floor has to
be possibly similar with external pavement.