Incorporation of water in the atrium directs movement in a circular motion. Solid colour wall finish minimize distraction to accentuate the skylight, enhancing visual connection between the sky and ground.
Usage of double skin façades in tropical climates have proven to be effective. The combination of artistic expression with functionality allowed the exterior to achieve a level of softness.
As one walks around the bend of the Northern arm, a more tranquil waterscape is revealed, free from the noise of cars and the main road.
The organization of the plan draws inspiration from the traditional Chinese courtyard houses, where a separation of spaces according to distinct functions provides ease of circulation.
Hyperbolic paraboloid roof references curvature within traditional Chinese roofs. The extension of this language downwards onto the façade, maintains a balance between the organic fluidity and rectilinear order.
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