**Integrating a 15-storey intelligent building into an urban area predominantly consisting of 4-storey villas requires careful consideration of the surrounding landscape. The goal is to create a design that respects the context while also providing a functional and visually appealing space for the occupants. Here, we introduce an example of a building design that achieves this delicate balance. Design Concept: The Terraced Tower The Terraced Tower concept is inspired by the stepped form of traditional terraced landscapes. This design approach allows the building to blend harmoniously with its surroundings while still offering the advantages of a high-rise structure. Key Features of the Terraced Tower Design Gradual Height Transition: To minimise the visual impact of the 15-storey tower on the surrounding 4-storey villas, the building's height increases incrementally from the base to the top. The first few storeys of the tower could be designed to match the height of the neighbouring villas, gradually transitioning to the full height of the building as it moves away from the adjacent properties. Green Terraces: Introducing green terraces on each level not only adds visual interest to the building but also enhances its connection with the environment. These landscaped terraces can serve as communal spaces for residents and contribute to the area's biodiversity. Setbacks and Building Envelope: Utilising setbacks at various points throughout the building's height can create a stepped appearance that relates to the lower scale of the surrounding villas. This approach helps to reduce the visual impact of the building and creates a more cohesive urban fabric. Facade Treatment: To further integrate the building into its context, the facade materials and design can be [...]** - Upscaled by <@775674796397559831> (fast)
Integrating a 15storey intelligent building into an urban area predominantly consisting of 4storey villas requires careful consideration of the surrounding landscape. The goal is to create a design that respects the context while also providing a functional and visually appealing space for the occupants. Here, we introduce an example of a building design that achieves this delicate balance. Design Concept The Terraced Tower The Terraced Tower concept is inspired by the stepped form of traditional terraced landscapes. This design approach allows the building to blend harmoniously with its surroundings while still offering the advantages of a highrise structure. Key Features of the Terraced Tower Design Gradual Height Transition To minimise the visual impact of the 15storey tower on the surrounding 4storey villas, the buildings height increases incrementally from the base to the top. The first few storeys of the tower could be designed to match the height of the neighbouring villas, gradually transitioning to the full height of the building as it moves away from the adjacent properties. Green Terraces Introducing green terraces on each level not only adds visual interest to the building but also enhances its connection with the environment. These landscaped terraces can serve as communal spaces for residents and contribute to the areas biodiversity. Setbacks and Building Envelope Utilising setbacks at various points throughout the buildings height can create a stepped appearance that relates to the lower scale of the surrounding villas. This approach helps to reduce the visual impact of the building and creates a more cohesive urban fabric. Facade Treatment To further integrate the building into its context, the facade materials and design can be ...