completion : May 2014 (conceptual design only) location: undisclosed size: 100 000 sqm client : private
Details
Nestled within indigenous fauna and flora with a backdrop of waterfall with an echo of cascading waters and the sweet sounds from the singing birds and soft growling sounds of the indigenous living species is a new convention centre.
Deeply inspired by the various shapes of animal skins ,the African tortoise shield , and it's natural setting, the building is designed for efficiency, balance resilience and sustainability .
The design, abides by the suns path, the seasons that change during the year, the contextual setting and complete connection to the nature�s back drop. It belongs where it is to be built.
The building comprises of expo halls, the plenary hall, a 5 star hotel with related amenities, restaurants all tied up by a central meandering concourse feeding to giant north facing verandas. All services and cars are buried underground to minimize the visual impact .
The indoor and outdoor spaces are inter-wovenly linked by friendly permeable skin of the building consisting of glass where required and open spaces where required.
