This offices building is located inside a chemical distribution center. The building is placed over a site next to an existing pond. Without the possibility to modify or replace the volumetric dimensions of the existing building, it responds to its own needs and the extreme temperature of the site.
The building is formed by four elements: a crystal box that floats over the pond creating an element between what exists and what is built. This crystal box is embedded in a 40cm simulated concrete plaque that defines the north façade. In the back of the building there is a solid concrete element that houses the services area. The other facades are formed by a natural crystal skin which is protected by two elements: the first one consists of a series of concrete blades that protect from heat and excessive lighting and the second one is formed by a series of aluminum tubes that work as a secondary mullion, saving 50% on installed air conditioning.
The interior revolves around a central patio covered by a translucent roof that creates life inside the building with help from the hallways and circulation areas that circle around this patio. The size of the offices is a result of a structural module that measures 4.5m x 4.5m creating 24.5m x 4.5m corridors that are ideal for work spaces and management cubicles.
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