Flora-Filled GSI Tower in Cancun Hovers Over the Caribbean

Posted By Tafline Laylin On May 23, 2011 @ 2:22 am In Architecture,gallery | 1 Comment

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This is a mixed-use development complete with a shopping mall, offices, and a hotel. This stunning 20 storey double-tiered tower slated for Cancun definitely caters to the nature lovers of the world. Sanzpont Arquitectura ^[6] combined a mall, hotel, and offices in one sassy building that will be both energy-efficient and comfortable. Using passive design ^[7] techniques and special materials for the eastern and western facades, the designers ensure a verdant urban environment full of air and light.

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The western facade is built with alucobond in the form of fish scales in order to circulate air and light between the horizontal louvers ^[9]. The eastern facade is comprised of serigraph, sandblasted and transparent glass which block excess solar gain ^[10] without disturbing the incredible view over the crystal clear Caribbean.

The double-tiered tower is connected by two high bridges that are also habitable, allowing for a funky bendy shape and solar shading ^[11]. Flora has been incorporated throughout the building, creating a fluid extension of the natural surroundings at the bottom level and a pleasant urban roof. This gorgeous design epitomizes the future of smart, elegant mixed-use development ^[12]. And did we mention it’s in Cancun?

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[6] Sanzpont Arquitectura: http://www.sanzpont.com/

[7] passive design: http://inhabitat.com/brooklyn-brownstone-gets-a-passive-house-renovation/

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[9] horizontal louvers: http://inhabitat.com/luxury-residences-on-phuket-island-to-feature-modular-louvered-screens/bluepoint-residences-4/

[10] excess solar gain: http://inhabitat.com/daffonchio-chisels-green-roofed-addition-to-samios-heritage-house/samios_picnik-3/

[11] solar shading: http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=solar+shading

[12] mixed-use development: http://inhabitat.com/mixed-use-development-for-amsterdam-inspired-by-the-alligator/

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