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Materiality:
“Let the materials speak for itself”
Exposed concrete and steel
Composite cement board
Perforated maple panels (lobby entry) – gives warmth
green glass façade
metal scrim
- A unique concrete mix - lowering lighting costs: slag cement
Sustainability
The building deploys an integrated custom window wall to regulate internal comfort standards through natural ventilation, thermal mass storage, t and d both b th passive i and d active ti sun shading
Saves 50% cost in heating and cooling – operable windows and mechanical louvers
Building is thin to allow natural light to penetrate (note the low cubical height)
recycled granite plaza
Recycled rubber for kids playground
small footprint
Spatial p Experience p Evocative structure: The undulating concrete roof slabs Architecture A hit t iincorporates t art: t The Th giant i t translucent t l t glow l lamps l Entry space verticality: Lobby as a cathedral Blur the line between circulation and gathering space: giant steps The office as a community exchange: three three-story story connecting lobbies Exposed and honest: Materials allowed to show “natural” texture / form hot and cold: Concrete and steel compete with perforated wood panels Daylight to the max: thin building form allows natural daylight to penetrate Garden terrace in the sky: a place to gather / a place to gaze
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