GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Exploded Axonometric

ZINC ROOFING

INCLUSIVITY SUSTAINABILITY

DOUGLAR FIR GRIDSHELL STRUCTURE

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 2

WELL-BEING ATTRACTION

SOUTH ELEVATION

LEVEL 1

GREEN RAMP

The curved structure welcomes the new community with the warmth of open arms. The wooden louvers provide shading while resembling the materiality of a nest. The first level is glazed with transparency, showing the various activities of people moving inside. First level grand lobby, visitors are welcome to explore amenities that are open to the public such as the court de foodies, gift shop, rotating gallery, library, and theater.

The courtyard is defined by the swooping nest form of the building. At its center is an Ampitheater where people can gather, relax, and reflect on their experience of the IMID. Below the reflecting pond is an wall where people are invited to share their stories anonymously with others.