AMDC Facade Analysis

Facade Existing Analysis

Pre existing fins “Are modeled to achieve optimum solar shading while achieving transparency and an ethereal three-dimensional shape to the outer skin of the building” - Wilkinson Eyre Architects

The diagrams analyses the existing facade and environmental conditions of AMDC. The components of the facade including the rippling fins, provide extensive solar shading throughout the annual period especially during Winter and Summer. The following sunlight hours tests, have been conducted (with surrounding contextual buildings) to show light impacting the glass facade of AMDC. Our proposal ruses the existing facade as an opportunity to improve the ventilation of the interior spaces. Vertical Fins Transparent Glass Facade Ethereal - Lightweight in Appearance

Winter Solstice Sunlight Hours Summer Solstice Sunlight Hours