The project is
a free interpretation of the “podium tower” typology of Vancouver, merging the two main elements: the high basement and
the tower.
The entire
space scheduled from the competition is defined by a folding courtain-surface
and glass walls.
A series of
“containers boxes” and cantilevered slabs bring complexity to the interior
space multiplying visual relationship for the future users.
The
groundfloor is open and trasparent, permitting free visuals inspite of the
building presence.
The first two
levels have essentially public functions, like restaurants, shops, library and
a small auditorium.
The following
floors have a mixed use residential , offices and leisure too, permitting to
live the building during the 24 hours.
At the high levels are located the residences.
The roof, as
at the groundfloor, is thinked as a public garden with free access.
The green
spaces, public and private, located at intemediated levels too, include the
Nature in the project, concept often forgotten in the high building.
A part of the
folding surface is organized as a big public square, returning to the city
public soil taken by the building.
The “folding
scraper ” have a great spatial flexibility in programming phase, using a
rigorous and functional structure.
View Original