Parallel Projections, Research Building Fra-Uas

The Bespoke facade system uses single strings that allow the panels to twist in a controlled and specific way. The idea is to contrast the harshness and heaviness of the monolithic concrete mass below with soft and tactile skin. The shading system is made of two layers of differently coloured strings. The overlap of the two layers creates a moiré effect.

Private and public uses, seamless merge together within the building mass forming a hybrid space. It would act as a collection of existing identities and characters of educational, cultural, social and creative expressions. Central to the design is the staircase, a large flexible space that provides informal activities over all times of the day.

In a strong gesture, a corresponding mass is added and connected with the existing through a bridge on top. As a result the ground is covered by triple height columns, a statement to seamlessly merge with the existing form and have an easily recognizable new identity. This forms a continuous accessible ground plane which becomes the courtyard.

Parallel Projections, Research building Fra-Uas