Natura March - April 2013 | Page 86

Projeler/Projects: Abu Dabi/Abu Dhabi of colorful natural stones arranged in ornate patterns creating a visual kaleidoscope of different zones characterized by green mounds in different shapes and volumes. On the east side of Sowwah Square there are three main pedestrian routes that access the commercial towers, the Galleria and the waterfront. In plan the symmetric layout of the project visible from the neighboring towers simply matches the symmetrical orientation of the surrounding volumes to the square. Angular lines in the pavement are utilized alongside the seating elements and the façades of the buildings, marking the edges of the site. These sculptural seating elements have been set off precisely from the perimeter of the site as part of a ripple effect that leaves an impression on the visitor as if they are made of one big piece of stone. Natural stone is the main design material of the pavement and urban furniture continuing its use from the surrounding façades. Thus, the façades look as if they continue through to the ground level and into the stone pavement. Large green vegetation mounds that define the main walking routes are spread all over the square, making it easier to see the pedestrian network from the upper levels. Marble seating elements are placed among and alongside these green mounds, some sheltered by trees to create cooler spaces. Irregular organic forms have been used to design these seating elements (also for the green mounds) that can be interpreted as an attempt to join the forms of plants and stone. LEED GOLD CERTIFICATE SAHİBİ MEYDAN, ÇOK ÖZEL BİR AYDINLATMA SİSTEMİ İLE AYDINLATILIYOR. THE SQUARE WHICH RECEIVED A LEED GOLD CERTIFICATE WITH ITS ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY DESIGN, IS ILLUMINATED WITH A SPECIAL LIGHTING SYSTEM. 86 NATURA • MART - NİSAN 2013 / MARCH - APRIL 2013 Oturma elemanı detayı 1- Çalı tepecik, 2- Su yolu, 3- Pürüzsüz yüzeyli granit oturma elemanı 4- Tahta çivi, 5- Beton temel, 6- Doğal taş zemin 7- Oturma elemanı ile eşleşmesi için zeminde kullanılan granit yüzey 8- Aydınlatma tesisatı, 9- Doğal taş zemin, 10- Cam ve pancur kaplı, yansıtıcı boya ile boyalı boşluk