Galvanizers Association 2008
OVERALL WINNER & SUSTAINABLE AWARD WINNER
CORK CIVIC OFFICES
ABK Architects
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The crystalline volume of glass and steel is designed for maximum flexibility and contains office space. It is linked to the service block by bridges for circulation, great ‘chimneys’ for ventilation, and deep fins to control light. This volume is wrapped in a double facade, which modifies light and air for the internal environment.
The double-facade consisting of angled leafs of fritted glass set within a galvanized steel lattice is designed as a buffer from wind and city noise allowing perimeter windows to be opened in the most inclement conditions. Gaps between vertical leafs allow sufficient cool air to enter in summer while in winter, the double facade generates a microclimate, allowing staff to open perimeter windows during the coldest months.
Text and Image sourced from Galvanizers Association web site
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