Project of Note - I-Think Campus at Thane

I-Think Campus at Thane
Mumbai, India

Client
Lodha Group

Architect
Aedas Architects

Services
Material applications, schematic design, design development, construction documents, unit cost estimate, quantity survey, procurement, & construction administration.

Description

This is a proposed IT Park at Thane spread over a 5 acre property and comprising of approximately 850,000 square feet total built up area. The design visualized by Aedas Architects comprises Structural glazing, skylight, entrance canopy and shop front glazing. The facade incorporates a flying buttress wall of glass that creates a relief from the visual mass of the building. The building comprises of 2 independent blocks connected by the sky terraces located at every two floors which create a visual appeal of openness and light. The steel sub structure supporting the glass which is cantilevered 9 m above the terrace floor slab; is designed by us and also incorporates the provision for the building maintenance unit. This cantilevered glass serves the dual purpose of enhancing the visual appeal and to distract from the chiller plants which are located on the terrace floor.

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Project Of Note - Cyberport Towers

Cyberport Towers

Hong Kong

Client

Cyber-Port Management Limited

Architect

Norman Foster & Associates/Wong & Ouyang (HK) Ltd.

Services

Design and engineer the pre cast and window wall facade generate specifications, details, and RFP document for bid solicitation, review submittals and conduct site visits for compliance with contract requirements.

Description

The Cyberport Residential Towers had interesting contours and vertical massing to create interest in these eight residential Towers. The exterior facade is principally comprised of pre cast concrete for the body of the Towers and acid washed pre cast ribbons, balcony cladding, and vertical sunshades to screen open areas of the Towers. The window wall and balconies feature curved glass to compliment the contour of the pre cast facade.

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Project Of Note - Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center
New York, New York

Client
Lincoln Center

Architect
Diller, Scofidio & Renfro/Fox + Fowle

Services
Constructability review of all facade elements, schedule analysis of hybrid glazing systems.

Description

This New York landmark complex is undergoing a transformation to meet the future needs of artists and patrons. The new design incorporates dramatic architectural features including a highly transparent lobby for the expanded Alice Tully Hall. The system selected by the architectural team is comprised of a cable net system utilizing tensioned steel cables that support the glazing nodes with very little exposed metal elements on the exterior surface. The plaza features a high span, all glass enclosed restaurant. The high span glass system includes cantilevered laminated low iron glass fins and unencumbered sightlines. The new expanded Julliard School facade will embrace some of the same material including travertine stone cladding and incorporate modern massing and scale to the elevation. The new additions to the facade meld well with the venerable existing design while providing a fresh new zeal to this cultural complex.

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