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| THE CALLS HENGE |
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| It’s our proposal for a private competition helded by the developer Citu Ltd. in Leeds, UK. It’s about some 2.260 sqm office space suspended above a 360 sqm public space, facing river Aire and in a former warehouse site, on an empty plot. According to developer’s brief the new building/space is or deals with: • An iconic building which complements the existing buildings and is fitting to the desirable location; • Innovative internal and external architecture will ensure the development is a positive contribution to the existing urban environment whilst maintaining the city’s relationship with the river; • Sustainability: not tokenism, but a true sustainable building for the future; • Prime office space on the upper floors with interesting and active use to the ground floor together with 4 car parking spaces; • Potential to incorporate the existing ‘Calls Landing’ building (the next one)into the new scheme and service both buildings; • Outstanding architecture required whilst maintaining viability of the project; • A symbol of great design for Yorkshire – possibly with reference to the history of the site.
We have designed a six storey office building, suspended above a completely public space. A circular ring, coated with green see-through walls (ivy), hanging over the river and leaving all the ground level free to circulation, art events, social life. Geothermal pump and roof-top solar panels help the building to control and reduce energy consumption, while see-through ivy coating modulates direct sunlight and features the entire development identity.
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