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LIBER 14 th LAG Seminar Hungary 2008 45
The scheme is a wedge-shaped addition along the Eastern facade of
the Boole. The footprint is dictated by the constraints of topography,
existing mature tress and the requirement to provide both pedestrian
and vehicular access to areas of the new building. The building height
matches the existing. The materials proposed for the external facades
are pre-oxidised copper cladding, natural sandstone and glass. The
dark red/brown tones of the sandstone and copper oxide will form
an interesting contrast with the white limestone used on adjacent
buildings and on the pavement material to the new Honan Square.
There is a precedent for this mix of colours in the typically Cork use
of red sandstone and white limestone on many church buildings
throughout the city.
The elevations are a composition of these materials arranged as quite
distinct elements, which break down the scale of the building.
The Southern element is a canted copper oxide clad box, the surface
of which is punctuated by horizontal raised seams and staggered windows.
The Eastern element is a red/brown sandstone clad wall with vertical
strip windows arranged in a random pattern. This solid/void ratio is
based on a 600 mm wide module which introduces a human scale to
this large elevation. The Northern element is a fully glazed facade,
given interest by the introduction of a series of serrations ond overhangs
that break down the scale in a manner similar to the North face
of the existing. The proximity of marvellous mature tree species adds
a further layer of pattern and texture to the overall composition.
C Technical information about the new building
a) Floor area (in m 2 )
24. 15 649 m 2
25. 8 788 m 2
26. 150 m 2
27. 400 m 2
28. 450 m 2
29. IT Training Room, Seminar Room & Conference Room 200 m 2
30. 50 m 2