Design The internal arrangement of the 1 Silo building consists of two parts , a west wing and east wing , with a central void containing circulation elements and access to the atriums . The central void recalls the alignment of the previous grain conveyor belt to the Collier Jetty , thus providing visual continuity from the public square to the Jetty . By keeping the cores on the outer edge of the wings and the circulation / fire escape routes to the perimeter of the floor plates , an egalitarian approach is enabled as it ensures that no matter where you sit on the floor plate , you are entitled to a view .
Challenges in creating a fully glazed façade were enormous as the climatic influence created all sorts of issues . The resultant façade of the completed building is a ventilated double skin glass system with mechanically controlled blinds on day light sensors , thereby creating an energy efficient interior . Strategic internal lighting transforms the new building at dusk . The Living roof Green Roof , with its beautiful views of the harbour , acts as a social space for the office , while increasing biodiversity and helping to reduce the urban heat island effect created by traditional roof construction .
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