Kinetic Facade
as a waving Greek flag dominating over the Piraeus harbor
Building dressed in the Greek flag
In Piraeus, there is nowadays the Greek flag an expressive and
ever-present element. Because the residents are proud of their nation,
the flag is often to be seen on the boats, private houses, institutes,
and public spaces. The national flag is more than an official symbol,
but an ordinary part of the life as well.
Mobile facade
From a distance the facade becomes a new landmark, it connects the see
and the sky – it´s blowing in the wind and reflecting on the wavy water
surface. At the close view it captivates with modern details. The tower
is wrapped into 2 overlapping flags with respect to the ratio of the
national flag. The new curtain wall is universal for any type of using –
for store places, offices, cafés, or restaurants. The basement´s coat
is made of the ever-green climbers in a logical connection to the
neighboring parks. The outdoor sight-seeing terrace on the roof of the
basement is a place of relaxation for the employees and the visitors.
There is a slight-water pool including “islands” with seats for private
conversations.
Saving Energy
The tower has a double-surface coat. The inner surface with windows is
surrounded with a footbridge for technical service. The outside surface
has not only aesthetical function. It is composed from wind-moving
desks, each in size 1,5 x 1,5 m, made from colored, lightly bright
composite material. The desks moving by the wind in a limited angle look
like a waving fabric. Their hang-up style guarantees safety and
noiselessness. The moving outside surface protects against the sun rays,
allows the air flow and thereby reduces the amount of the energy to
cool the building. In addition, there are sun blinds above the window
frames.