Daylight

Sky Shadows
Permanent shadows caused by an overcast sky, used to define space.

Light in Dark Places
Sky lights, glass floors and windows arranged for even day lighting.

 

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Views

Sky Reflections
For a space deprived of a view, a giant mirror reflects the sky.

Cityscape and Privacy
Views of the city are set up in private spaces using optical materials.

Solar

Sun Shading with Ivy
During the cold months the ivy dies back letting the sun’s heat in.

Shadows of Buildings
Buildings are laid out so as not to cast shadows on each other.

 

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Fresh Air

Outside and Inside Space
Positive & negative space allow light and air to surround each room.

Open Space Matrix
Space is organized by a tartan grid so that air circulates the building.

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