- Sector: Corporate / Commercial
- Location:
- Architect/Specifier: Toyo Ito & Associates, Tokyo
- Product(s): Facades QuadroClad™ Metal Façade Panels
Rules were made to be followed. When faced with building regulations and client requirements that dictated a setback for three different heights, Architects Toyo Ito and Associates came up with a novel new design for their high rise outside of Amsterdam.
Rather than merely shrinking the envelope of the 100-meter-high building as needed, the team defined an exterior design of three stacked blocks that fully utilized the available envelope. Then they subtracted as needed by incorporating ?void spaces? into the buildings ? an unusual and surprisingly compelling solution. Whether passing down through the building, or punching horizontally through, each void lets in sunlight and is designed with its own plants and water features to enhance visual interest.
Rather than merely shrinking the envelope of the 100-meter-high building as needed, the team defined an exterior design of three stacked blocks that fully utilized the available envelope. Then they subtracted as needed by incorporating ?void spaces? into the buildings ? an unusual and surprisingly compelling solution. Whether passing down through the building, or punching horizontally through, each void lets in sunlight and is designed with its own plants and water features to enhance visual interest.
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