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ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
This district will become a node where the urban functionality of heavy foot and road traffic intersects with the lush green spaces where birds and butterflies can stretch their wings .
As the site varies in elevation , this project takes advantage of the landscape to weave in a variety of greenery , paths , water , and other elements to create an exterior space that transforms the surrounding scenery , providing the building façade with an everchanging appearance every time one passes by .
NEST design concept
This project interweaves organic vitality with versatile connections brought about by the unique location to realize a comfortable architectural NEST .
The design creates a woven exterior , further accentuating the delicate , soft , curved geometries throughout the entire building . The eastern facade has a regular , linear shape , which creates a sharp expression that is rich with a variety of appearances , depending on the angle of view .
Incorporating the NEST design concept to the interior provides a consistent feel and connection with the woven building exterior . In the entrance lounge , a three-dimensional weave of the walls and floors creates a beautiful space that sculpts the atrium into a passage that guides visitors inside .
The building opens into a dynamic space , with a three-story vaulted ceiling that traces the large , elongated wall from the entrance . A stunning chandelier and bold staircase , diagonally leading underground , builds a central interior that can be seen as the heart of the building .
The interior design , three-dimensionally weaving together vertical and horizontal lines , accomplishes enjoyably dynamic communal areas .
Design
Giving the exterior design a unique woven nest-like facade adds value to the building as an iconic tower in a dynamic city , allowing for beautiful views close up , and from a distance in various surrounding locations and above .
The lighting layout accentuates the wavy design at the top of the tower , giving it a three-dimensional appearance at night , while the exterior lights softly illuminate the green facade , maintaining an inviting space after sunset .
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