The Cloudscape of Haiku

By Safa Younus

Design Brief

In this project, I will be designing a commercial Library with an indoor cafe. By utilizing inspiration acquired through my previous architectural properties research, I will be integrating fun and organic forms throughout the setting in the form of furniture, windows, and the configuration of the main sculptural Bookshelf.

Trend Research

Eco-Friendly

The climate and environment have been majorly affected by critical global issues like the CoVid-19 pandemic, depletion of resources, crippling economy, and global warming. In such circumstances, the future demands an environment that is sensitively designed to meet the human comfort level while keeping the atmosphere positive and healthy. Engineered cementitious composite (ECC), also known as Bendable concrete, is an enhanced material that delivers decreased maintenance costs and increased lifespans. It can be infused with carbon dioxide, which strengthens the concrete while using less cement and lowering carbon emissions. ECC’s ductility also decreases the financial and environmental costs of buildings. Whereas traditional concrete breaks easily and typically require repairs, bendable concrete can withstand higher amounts of pressure. This means it doesn’t have to be maintained or repaired as much, so builders spend less time, resources, and carbon output when using it.

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Technology with focus

The circular openings of the building are reminiscent of holes forged by wildlife or seas, blurring the boundary between architecture and nature. The varying sizes of the openings allow natural light into the interior and create a natural ventilation effect to cool the building in Haikou’s year-round warm climate. Unlike mechanical systems such as air conditioning or ventilation fans, Natural ventilation uses the natural forces of wind and buoyancy to deliver fresh air into buildings. It relies on the difference in temperature and pressure between the inside and outside of a building to create airflow, which helps to remove stale, hot air and bring in fresh cool air, which is required in buildings to alleviate odors, to provide oxygen for respiration, and to increase thermal comfort. Overall, natural ventilation is a simple and effective way to cool and ventilate buildings. because it is energy efficient, ventilation can help to reduce energy costs associated with cooling and ventilation.

on Economic Saving Also, natural ventilation is sustainable, as it does not rely on using energy-intensive mechanical systems. Along with this, natural ventilation systems do not have moving parts, so they are less likely to break down and require maintenance.

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Innovative Architecture

The Cloudscape of Haikou Was One of the honorees of Fast Company’s 2022 Innovation by Design Awards in the Spaces and Places category. The building was built by using cast in concrete, implemented by both a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) and 3D printed formwork, to ensure accuracy and create seamlessness across the curved surfaces. On the south side of the building, there are library and reading space containing up to 10,000 books, as well as a multi-functional audio-visual area, which is free and open for public use. On the building’s northern side, it consists of a café, public restrooms, barrier-free restrooms, showers, a nursery room, a public rest area, and a roof garden. Located between land and sea, the overall language of the building is highly sculptural. Thanks to the pavilion’s free and organic form, the fluidity of the geometry also create unique interior spaces,where walls, floors,and ceilings become

one in unpredictable ways. This feature blurs the boundaries between the indoors and outdoors. Due to the nature of the structural form, the building creates several semi-outdoor spaces and platforms, which also serve as excellent spaces for people to read and gaze at the sea. In response to the local hot climate, the gray space of the building's outer corridor is cantilevered to achieve comfortable temperatures, culminating in a sustainable, energy-saving structure.

Concept development

Located in an undisturbed forest region, the Library resides amongst beautiful perennial woods creating a calm and serene atmosphere. This location helps build the Perfect tranquil ambience.

➔ East Elevation

➔ West Elevation

➔ North Elevation

➔ South Elevation

Creative Direction

Creative Direction-Materials

Cafe Kitchen Bookshelf/Window cover/Carpet

Creative Direction-Furniture

Key

Cafe Sitting

Floor Layout Brainstorm

Quiet Area

Restroom

Cafe Bar

Computer area

Concept development Cont.

Modern minimalistic cabinetry with Beautiful ceramic tile backsplash and dark brown wooden flooring.

Cafe Menu on display behind cash register for easy viewing.

Quite area integrating furniture from mood board. Variety of curved sofas, organic shaped coffee tables, and ottomans.

Citations

https://www.specifyconcrete.org/blog/bendable-ecc-concrete-for-infrastructure-and -more https://www.archdaily.com/960593/the-cloudscape-of-haikou-mad-architects https://www.fastcompany.com/90772234/spaces-and-places-innovation-by-design-2022 https://worldarchitecture.org/article-links/evpev/mad-completes-the-cloudscape-of -haikou-with-flowing-form-in-haikou-china.html