THE COURTYARD OFFICE

A LINEAR OFFICE SPACE TWISTS ORGANICALLY IN PLAN , CREATING A LARGE LANDSCAPED COURTYARD WITHIN IT

Varying from two to four levels sectionally , the office floors are lifted from the ground at the southwest and northeast sides to facilitate a south-westerly breeze through the courtyard .

The northeast and northwest corners of the building are also lifted , creating singular large volumes at both ends to allow visual contact between floors , where a cafeteria and a library are housed .

The circulation spine skirts the internal courtyard , allowing the landscape to be visible while moving through the office and the work areas , skirting the external periphery opening towards external gardens .

The building shape generates its longest sides oriented towards the north , with angled louvers on the other faces directing the

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