Atriums

Noosphere is a possible new higher phase of biosphere evolution, which formation is thoroughly concerned with the evolution of human society, that has a strong influence on natural processes.   According to Ukrainian scientist V.I. Vernadsky, «there is a great geological or, maybe, cosmic force in biosphere, the planetary influence of which isn’t usually taken into consideration when we talk about cosmic conception… This force is the mind of human being, his or her rightly directed and organized will of a social creature». We have reflected this theory in our project proposal. The project is a 4th place winner of Sky City Challenge 2017:https://www.skycity.net/skycitychallenge17-winners Mehr

Well known in Toronto as '483 Bay', this office complex occupies part of the former site of the historic Eaton's Annex. Built in 1983, the property achieved LEED Gold certification in 2010 and is home to several high profile businesses and organizations. We worked with property managers Northam Realty to create a biofilter design that would complement this corporate atrium setting and further their green initiatives. Mehr

Functional stratificationThe various facilities are no longer spread out, but linked together and interwoven between the departments for outpatient care and for diagnostics, the ICU and the operating theatre. This encourages cooperation and knowledge exchange. The facilities are organised so that the outpatient facilities and emergency room are located downstairs in the most dynamic environment, whereas the nursing rooms enjoy the tranquillity of the upper floors.Natural light and orientationThe public area offers structure and an overview. The atrium provides an orientation point as well as natural light to the building facades, even in the areas located at the lowest levels. In the outpatient facilities and the nursing ward, the waiting r... Mehr