Noor Abid_2016-02-19

Exploration-3
Combines exploration1
and 2 to develop a façade
system that utilises from
opacity changing and the
second skin concept, in
order to gain control over
the northern sun, as well
as generate shadow
patterns that express
movement.
As a result, opaque
and transparent panels
are positioned at the
highest level (where the
high sun hits) while
Figure 7.55 sections through façade system-3
translucent and opaque take Illustrating vision movement when walking
the lower level, opening to along the facade
views in an alternative way.
The panels’ pattern in here still works with the wave-like effect.
Figure 7.54 Water façade -3 transparency pallet and initial sketch
Critique and conclusion: Disregarding fully translucent facades and
translucent panels on high levels was a response to Feng-Shui’s Yin Yang
concept which suggests a balance between the elements that provide yin
and the elements that provide yang 112 (opaque panels and louvers
provide yin, while translucent panels provide yang). The final development
of the façade has looked at integrating a second skin to soften the
northern sun (yang effect), as well as placing opaque and transparent
panels at the high level (to soften yang and provide yin).
112 Simona F. Manini, Feng Shui for Architecture (USA: Xlibris, 2004) P. ,83,84
Figure 7.56 Water façade -3- test render
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