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The innermost layer comprises rolling chik-blinds that can be raised or lowered to suit light conditions or requirements for visual privacy. The steel grill is separated on the outside to create another skin which is clad in places with translucent fiber reinforced polyester sheeting. The idea was to take the skin or fenestration elements of a conventional urban dwelling and transform them into a new architectural arrangement. This captures and intensifies the experience of the unique changes in nature particular to the place while satisfying utilitarian needs. At night the building transforms into an enormous ‘light box’ with an enigmatic presence on the street. |
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