On the other side, we had a technicall
difficulty on the foundation system, due
to the presence of one meter depth
underneath water, which surrounded the
building by all sides on the underground
parking level. We opted for a foundation
slab with a one meter outside ballast,
opposed to the water uplifting pressure.
This solution was combined with a
continuous waterproof membrane that
prevents water ingress to the lower level.
The advantage of this solution lies in
respecting the levels of groundwater
flows, which is environmentally friendly,
also achieving energy savings by this
procedure.
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The heights of the project are determined
by volumes in context, maintaining two
floor levels on the edge, same as the
existing building, and three floor levels
in the inner part of the project, matching
the height of the already demolished
ancient theater and its new replacement
building.