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Architectural Concepts
from EH-Portfolio
by Eden Harris
Mercato Botanico Lido Di Venezia, Italy
This project proposed a multifunctional botanical garden market to combat the agricultural issues facing the Lido. Self-sustaining both the building and the islands food supply reduces the environmental impact whilst also introducing a touristic attraction and research facilities.
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*This scheme was awarded the PS Tyson Prize for best engagement with technology in design.
The building was designed with dendriform columns and hollowcore floor slabs in order to maximise environmental strategies. Green rooves, water recycling and PV cells were used where possible as well as technical shading devices.
Architectural Concepts
The steel dendriform columns were combined with a bespoke truss system to support the glass roof. This encouraged the buildings use to be self sustainable, with maximum natural light and solar shading devices which used a 10% openness factor charcoal fabric which reduces glare and the impact of solar heat gain on the Market.
The project required strong technical skills as well as design initiative to provide drawings which could easily portray the brief.
