Spin City
eVolo Skyscraper competition - 2013
Contemporary society is currently facing issues which also have an immense impact on the future: overpopulation, overcrowding, and vulnerability through natural disasters. Also, in terms of urban planning, modern cities and districts, despite being technologically advanced, are still based on street grids, where the numerous junctions are the cause of many traffic collisions. This space could alternatively be used for parks and recreation areas with easy transportation possibilities.
The “Spin City” concept assumes that in the near future construction materials that are statistically strong and efficient will be available. It suggests a way to reorganise the modern city or city district, in order to maximise the potential for people friendly spaces, by covering large parts of the building with recreational and green spaces for sustainability.
The shape of the building is based on a spiral. Assuming that future materials would be strong while being very flexible, this shape could prove to be efficient against damages from earthquakes. It is also a shape that has not yet been used on such a large scale in architectural buildings before. Its modern simplicity would be a noticeable landmark wherever it is placed.
The “Spin” is designed to be as people and eco friendly as possible; and as a further transport support means, mobile paths are proposed on the roof area, bicycle lanes, pedestrian walkways along the “spin” from top to bottom.
In the presented section, the lowest level houses all building facilities, such as waste disposal, a recycling station etc.. The space within the structure is divided into three parts: the middle part is designated for public transportation, whereas the spaces to either sides are living spaces, pedestrian areas, public and private facilities. The top part is a dedicated recreational space, where added solar panels provide shade for mobile pathways.
Architecture and Creative direction: Alia Ramadan
Déri design