SPECIAL FEATURE
SITE PLAN
The base of the tower functions as a large public gathering space which is also imagined to be a ferry terminal connecting to water transport hubs of the city. The base is pixelated into multiple levels to create different responses according to high and low tide. The levels are incorporated with ‘peizoelectric’ surfaces which facilitates the heavy public movement to generate electricity. The superstructure is oriented along NW-SE axis to optimize its solar exposure, minimize the wind resistance & to facilitate smooth air flow through the building.
122 CITY OBSERVER | June 2016