ASA Journal 16/2023

SMART CUT
107
The lightweight blocks were cut in half
lengthwise before being rearranged into
a new pattern, and were horizontally
arranged and installed onto the steel
structure of the facade. The bricks
were then positioned with the inner
core, which has holes, facing towards
the front.
The architect employed a technique in which the
lightweight blocks were cut in half lengthwise before
being rearranged into a new pattern. The cut
bricks were horizontally arranged and installed
onto the steel structure of the facade. The bricks
were then positioned with the inner core, which
has holes, facing towards the front. This arrangement
forms the front, side, and rear walls, effectively
providing the building with the privacy it needs.
The enclosure allows for the formation of a spatial
program that can accommodate all the functions
of the office as well as the requirements of employees,
who are the main users, such as working,
talking, meeting, having meals, and hosting parties.
All of these activities can take place within the
enclosure without causing any unpleasant disturbances
to the neighboring surroundings.
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Meanwhile, having such an enclosed spatial program
can cause the building to appear dense and
rigid while also restricting airflow. As a result, the
architect devised a solution to the dilemma by
designing specific sections of the walls that can
be opened and closed as needed. This allows for
the easy circulation of fresh air from the outside
into the interior spaces. Steel angle bars and flat
bars were used to construct the lightweight walls
and framing members of the terraces on the second
and third floors. The use of steel as the material
of the building’s entrance door on the ground floor
represents the architect’s intention to communicate
a cohesive design language.