Liantang/Heung Yuan Wai
Boundary Control Point Passenger Terminal BuildingEnvironment, humanity and architecture are not
separate entities; they are interconnected and can even interact. In order to
reduce car emission, co2 (carbon dioxide), therefore, a low carbon design is
proposed.
This concept relied heavily on building -
integrated, green innovation such as rooftop solar panels, and living slopes
and greenery. The result is a design that not only borders on positive
energy as a self-sufficient structure, but one that moves into a refreshing
realm of natural architecture that can clean and replenish the surrounding air.
The urban cityscape fulfills its energy needs by harnessing the solar (solar
panels) while the cooling is controlled by natural ventilation.
In order to reduce the walking distance of the
people, the Passenger Terminal Buildingis designed over the river. A network pattern is
proposed. It forms a new way of arrangement of the space, which is based on the
people flow analysis of the Passenger Terminal Building.
Several passenger paths are proposed on each side
of the Passenger Terminal Building. The fan-shaped design not only widens the entrances
area and waiting area inside the building, but also increases the amount of
light into the facades. Together with the roof top greenery system, the process
for the passengers would be more enjoyable.
Aesthetically,
the network shape sprouts from the ground, branches, multiplies, and envelopes the
building. This aesthetic network creates an interesting play on light and
shadow. The roof will generate enough energy to power the building. This design
allows for varying degrees of apertures which punctuate views from the interior
and reveal the cityscape outside. Further, the roof network patterns structure
harvests rainwater for use in the building and accumulates rainwater to
irrigate the planting. The interior is absolutely flooded with natural light,
too.