The buildings are propped up with a skeletal structure that shades the interior. Then, the corridors that line each floor act as a buffer zone between the offices and the sun, keeping the former nice and cool while at the same time ushering in a ton of light. These systems also ensure that the building need not rely on energy-hungry lighting or cooling systems.
An office building that also incorporates entertainment and retail facilities, the Agung Sedayu Center is designed to provide a space for coastal visitors to view the mangrove forest. But it’s only for pedestrians and cyclists. No cars allowed! This will ensure the area’s long term viability. It’s a beautiful design that strikes a necessary balance between fostering both development and biodiversity.
+ Agung Sedayu Center
Via Arch Daily
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The rotating Agung Sedayu Center both mimics and straddles Northern Jakarta’s sensitive mangrove ecosystem without leaving an undue footprint. Designed by Agung Mahaputra, Andika Priya Utama, Arief Aditya Putra, Dely Hamzah, Nidia Safiana, and Rahadi Utomo, the Mangrove Tower provides rotating views of the surrounding coastal expanse. On a more practical and ecologically-sensible note, the building’s rotation follows the sun as it makes its way across the morning sky. For these and other sustainable…
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Although the rotating tower generates splendid views, it also has passive design elements.
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A corridor lining each floor keeps out heat while also creating airflow and ushering in light.
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The energy footprint is therefore very low.
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A mixed use development, the Agung Sedayu Center invites visitors to enjoy the views.
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But it is only open to pedestrians and cyclists.
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This building strikes the necessary balance between the need to foster development and biodiversity.
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