DESIGN NAME: Bamboo Pavilion Toilet Renovation
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Public Bathroom
INSPIRATION: Façade of the Bamboo Pavilion is a re-intrepretation of bamboo scaffolding that Macau industry have used since. Hundreds of white aluminum tubes are arranged in a staggered manner surround the structure forming a translucent shell blends in with nature. Bathroom space is turned inside out. Light rays shine through the façade to the interior; daylight and ventilation are enhanced by preserving the skylights and by tailor made slanted windows that integrated openings to enhance cross ventilation.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Bamboo Pavilion is a public renovation project that we designed to subvert the perception of a typical public bathroom in Macau, which is dirty, wet and smelly. The original facility was an enclosed building setting apart from the natural surroundings. The Bamboo Pavilion, a new design, is built on existing structure and foundation. By reorganizing the plan, by redesigning the façade and by reintroducing sustainable principles, the broken link between culture, human and nature are reconnected.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: -
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project is located at the highest point of the Taipa Grande Hill Park, Macau. This renovation project is completed within 2 months.
|
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: -
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: -
TAGS: public toilet, public, architecture, renovation, macau
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: -
CHALLENGE: The challenge is to increase its functionality and to enhance its appearance while maintaining size of its footprint.
ADDED DATE: 2021-06-18 07:55:39
TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Chief Designer: Manuel Lap Yan Lam and Design Team: Scarlett Li
IMAGE CREDITS: All images : Photographer Manuel Lap Yan Lam
|