New
business incubator and office building; “Turbosealtech”, designed by New Wave
architecture. The project is located in Pardis Technology Park, in suburb of
Tehran, aims to provide a platform for people to research and innovate. Pardis
Technology Park is made up of developments by architects from Iran, and this project continues this pattern of
expressing the vision of Iranian architects through its design team.
Turbosealtech is a medium-size project and the area is 2500 aquare meters.The design approach
focused on an interaction between technology, site, function and landscape.
With
considerations toward continuity of site views, heat control and function of
the building, the form was generated. The volume of the building is drawn out
of the ground, creates a visually beautiful skyline and harmony with the
environment.
The exterior
of the building is wrapped in a glass envelope, helps allow in natural light and the
aluminum profiles on the outer layer, controls the internal heat gain. The
exposed structure used for the interior, is taken from the form of the building
which represents characteristic structure of industrial
buildings.
The glass pyramid shaped building is divided into five horizontal levels
that are well connected vertically by a transparent lift. The interior spaces
are designed in a way to enhance interaction between users.
Offices are located on upper levels and an open plan workhouse is
designed in a transparent enclosure on the lower levels where gives visitors a
chance to observe company’s production. The entrance is located in the triangle
corner of the building, motivates users to enter the building.
The cut-out roof creates a terrace which brings in natural light and airand forms a shared outdoor space for both visitors and employees to have an access to fresh air, interact and accomplish their work.
The inclined roof is voided throughout to create a green corridor from ground to roof to create a dynamic space, reduce building temperature and energy consumption. A water tank is also embedded next to the building to collect rainwater which will be used for the irrigation purposes and non-potable uses.