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Walls strategy:
Walls follow four different approaches on each side responding to
earth relationship, outdoor connections, and views. The dominant concept
was to use basalt stone veneer (available on site) over timber framed brick
veneer walls, at the lower parts of most walls and open up to views at
vision level 1200-1400mm using a strip of glazing that runs horizontally
@1000 mm height.
Wall type-1-
Full height curtain wall system that is
pushed towards the outer edge of the
building, enclosing both: the social zone
and the private ramp, and allowing an
easy access to river views.
Wall type-2-
3000 mm high, supporting the ramp
underneath, with a vision level glazing
and a basalt stone finish.
Wall type-3-
6000 mm high, mostly basalt stone
finish, with a strip of vision level glazing.
The intention behind a high stone wall
was to engage people (on the private
side) with the earthy wall texture when
using the private ramp on the opposite
side.
Wall type-4-
6000 mm high, with basalt stone at the
lower level and high glazing above. This
is to connect building users on the lower
level (recreation space) and the higher
level with the topographical movement.
Figure 7.39 Social zone walls-earth relationship
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