The Civic Center and the Pet Shelter divide the site into two open spaces, one is larger, more public, and is primarily for civic center’s user. The other one is more enclosed, private, and is primarily for pet shelter user. These spaces, (or rather the users who occupy these spaces and their circulation paths) serve as the connection between the two contrasting programs. The diagonal bar that physically divides the two open space contains the main vertical circulation, the lounge, and the library. On the other side of the courtyard is a cafe. These programs were intended to attract users from two courtyards and activate the circulation from one to the other. The skin is a system of mesh that wraps around the civic center. The system control sun and view from and to the civic center, as well as allow for ventilation. It undulates vertically and horizontally, more traumatically at the entrance area and died out at the two ends. The skin gives the building two identities during the day and night. During the days, it appears solid, and civic. At night the building becomes a lantern, activate the big open space in the front, and attract users. Louver is used on the south facing facade for sun shading
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