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WOHA
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#WOHA focuses on developing integrated architectural and urban solutions for sustainable, resilient and livable 21st century cities.
As a central hub for Singapore's Punggol Digital District, Nexus fosters community and becomes a vibrant space in the district's center.
December 20, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Nexus is a vibrant, naturally ventilated urban plaza integrating Punggol Coast MRT station and the upcoming Punggol Coast Mall. A testament to sustainable urban design, this innovative space maximizes natural ventilation and daylighting, creating a comfortable and energy-efficient environment.
December 20, 2024 at 4:17 AM
Local Architect: J.A. Architects
Climate & Energy Consultant: Transsolar Klimaengineering
Civil & Structural Engineer: Webstructures (now part of Ramboll Group / Henning Larsen)
Landscape Consultant: Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl (now a part of Henning Larsen)
December 2, 2024 at 4:24 AM
Design inception: 2011
Completed: 2024
Client: BRAC University
December 2, 2024 at 4:24 AM
The innovative, sociable, and sustainable inner city campus embodies the sensitive integration of nature and architecture with tropical design strategies in response to the climate of Bangladesh.

#solarcanopy #crossbreeze #naturalventilation #freshair #breezeways #design #tropical #urbangreenery
December 2, 2024 at 4:23 AM
Local Architect: J.A. Architects
Climate & Energy Consultant: Transsolar Klimaengineering
Civil & Structural Engineer: Webstructures (now part of Ramboll Group / Henning Larsen)
Landscape Consultant: Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl (now a part of Henning Larsen)
November 27, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Design inception: 2011
Completed: 2024
Client: BRAC University
November 27, 2024 at 10:28 AM
#Landscaping is woven throughout the entire structure and shows the potential in multiplying #greenery and open spaces within a dense urban site.

#campusdesign #tropicalarchitecture #tropicaldesign #dhaka #bangladesh #greenwalls #verticalgreenery #breathingarchitecture #woha
November 27, 2024 at 10:26 AM
The building is perforated with horizontal #breezeways, has porous facades, and garden terraces. It is designed to breathe, with natural cross-ventilation and natural #daylighting the tropical learning spaces are comfortable and enjoyable without airconditioning.

#crossventilation #tropicaldesign
November 27, 2024 at 10:24 AM
When the #Jacarandas bloom, the building will be covered in a canopy of vibrant purple flowers. The leafy greenery that characterises Applecross will flow seamlessly through the building, capturing the essence of the #neighbourhood.
November 19, 2024 at 1:56 AM
They also perform meaningful environmental services that benefit not just the development site, but the district – reducing the heat island effect, reducing noise and dust, preventing glare, and providing a habitat for #biodiversity.
November 19, 2024 at 1:55 AM
When the greenery is mature, hanging gardens will drape the podium form and extend up the roof. They preserve the garden suburb quality that Applecross is known for, create greater privacy, frame views, and enhance sociability.
November 19, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Design Inception: 2018
This project is a collaboration with MJA Studio
Landscape by CaPa Studio
Client: Mustera Property Group

#applecross #suburbliving #verticalgreenery #apartmentdesign #architecture #urbanism #woha #apartmentliving #sustainability #urbangreenery
November 19, 2024 at 1:53 AM