Social space, a space to meet at a distance
The unpredictable COVID-19 situation with an unpredictable end making health matters a priority.
This bird’s-eye view of Domino’s Park in Brooklyn, USA, shows white circles evenly spaced apart. This tells us well how adaptive in a public space. Even if it’s an open-air area But limiting the area of use and keeping distance in doing various activities it is necessary And how will the social space building look like?
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Since the number of coronavirus cases have increased in the Netherlands and around the world, Rotterdam-based architect Cosimo Scotucci. Imagine a dynamic notification area based on user movement and spacing measures. The hypothesis of use is therefore the city’s busiest point: Rotterdam Central Station.
The model, known as Physx, is a step forward in solving public space problems from circle markers or floor-mounted tape distances. to the concept of using moving colored fibers to automatically set a safe distance of 1.5 meters The designers were inspired by the space-time net, in which astronomical objects determine the arc around the area of interest based on their mass and gravity. Built on the basis of Physx is a floor section made up of surface-tension flexible fibers designed to be lifted from the ground approximately 50 cm. When the user steps on the surface, pressure is absorbed. First, it automatically shows the different light-dark phases around the user. Remind the interlocutor and set boundaries to maintain distance between each other
Because of the reason that every area has new problems that must be “flexible” and pay more attention to “people” than before.
Renowned design firm Foster + Partners designed the 18,800 square meter ICÔNE office tower in southwest Luxembourg. Projects are designed to be as flexible as possible to be able to adapt to future work environment changes.
It started with an open, flexible space, filled with natural light and green spaces. Therefore, it stimulates the spirit of co-creation work. (co-creation) and participation The light-filled central hall and green landscape are thus regarded as the centerpiece of the project’s meeting space. that promotes interaction with an atmosphere of work and play under the understanding of nature therapy and good working health
The building was designed to have two wings surrounding a central atrium covered by a façade and perpendicular roof. Emphasizes a tabular structure. The central hall also solves the problem of level change and connection with the external space. Increased circulation to the inner area and with the flow of space no pillars in the building as well as structures that respond to the environment All of them have a positive effect on users. For its intended purpose, it is compliant with the British BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) Green Building Standards and WELL, an accreditation standard for improving the health and well-being of building occupants.
https://www.designboom.com/architecture/foster-partners-icone-office-complex-luxembourg-06-01-2020/