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LOCATION
The triangular-shaped building reduces the mass of the
structure externally, whilst internally, the plan creates the
feeling of a continuous loop that promotes a sense of openness
and encourages interaction. The triangular atrium at the heart
of the plan builds drama, with the central stairs as the primary
route through the building, prioritising physical movement
rather than the use of lifts. This composition results in an
incredibly compact plan, bringing people closer together and
sparking interaction.
The interiors are organised as four levels, all similar in size,
which step out around a central atrium. This form characterises
the building’s external identity, with the overhangs naturally
shading the structure all year round, whilst also shaping the
visual and physical permeability of the interior spaces.
Each floorplan is arranged in the same way, to provide a range
of work settings. On the outer perimeter is desking for more
focused tasks, whilst more informal meeting spaces line the
central space. This creates a series of stepped terraces that line
the vast open space, animating the internal atrium, promoting
visual connections throughout the building and adding a sense
of theatre to the expansive central atrium.
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