research centre in the salt lake./
METALLIC CONSTRUCTION
2013
Cyprus//University of Cyprus
Tutors// Fokas Marios, Matheou Maria
Group project. Michael Marina, Taousiani Stella
The purpose of the project is to examine the terms of Adaptability, for the use of a research centre in a very sensitive site: a salt lake. The main concept was to turn the building into a living organism by reflecting the changing conditions of the site’s environment, which rapidly changes appearance throughout the year. What is more, some basic designing goals were to leave the minimum footprint on the site and make the building self-sufficient. The basic structure is created by 12 pillars which are covered with “Etfe” Membrane to form a big opening in the centre of the building. This opening promotes the “venture effect”, the use of the wind pressure from the sit in order to activate wind turbine which is located at the top of the pillars and produce energy for the needs of the building.
CONSTRUCTION STUDIO
research centre, venturi effect, units, etfe membrane, salt lake,metal
The 12 pillars support a circular-movement –ramp which starts as a natural path from the outside of the building and becomes its basic circulation. The ramp can be used as an interactive exhibition space throughout the year. Finally, different types of units are supported around the ramp, hosting the uses of labs, conference rooms and green spaces. This creates an interaction for the visitor (of the exhibition or the green spaces) with the scientists. The units are designed such as, to be place on and removed from the building.
