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of reinforced concrete to form the second thin arc.
The remaining construction methods chosen utilised a stick drywall system with PVDF galvanised corrugated metal plates (made in Taiwan), and connected to the side of the roof with a transparent skylight. This composition allows sunlight through the roof from the junction to the balconies around the office. For the floor plan, the top-most hillside surface is shaped by a thin green layer, and the steep slope at the southeast corner uses stepped flower stands and green planters to complete the greening goal.
Even in its current state, the project has reportedly been “very well received” by both the media and the general public already
But an unpleasant discovery for the team was that the beams themselves were not sufficient to hold up the market’s unusual form.
The biggest challenge was that, because of cost constraints, it was impossible to directly achieve a curved structure using just these beams – they were inadequate to cope with both the stress of both the vertical office spaces and the horizontal, waved roof surfaces (which intermittently connect and disconnect at different points.) The design’s undulating green roof could only be achieved therefore using multi-layer construction methods - the curved roof ends and the stepped edges having to be carefully studied well in advance of construction as 3D models. As a result, the bottom of the roof is supported by multi-angle steel beams and steel plates, and the middle layer is made
Bank of Scotland revisits its roots
Based in the heart of Glasgow, the Bank of Scotland’s flagship branch required a makeover that would add personality to the brand, while reflecting the bank’s proud Scottish roots. Specified by M Worldwide, an array of Forbo Flooring Systems solutions were installed throughout the building to help create a warm and welcoming space and provide the bank with its own identity. Forbo’s Tessera In-Touch carpet tile planks in a variety of colourways, including a bespoke shade, and Allura Wood Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) were chosen to create an integrated flooring scheme that would seamlessly connect the various areas of the space. Helen Shelley Alessia Crescentini of M Worldwide also created a bespoke feature using Forbo’s Allura Wood LVT to mimic the Saltire of the Scottish Flag, which was used on the first floor in the Business Hub and on the lower ground as a central flooring design. Alessia concluded: “For us, we are delighted with the new design concept. We feel that the bank now has its own identity and DNA. It feels established. The colour palette, along with the warmth and richness of the finishes have all come together beautifully to create a memorable customer experience.”
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An inspiration These hurdles overcome, and with construction nearing completion, it is hoped that the more modern facilities will make it easier for users to shop for local produce, and for vendors to adopt auctioning goods rather than bargaining. The latter is reportedly more commonly seen in traditional markets, but restricts profitability. Even in its current state, the project has reportedly been “very well received” by both the media and the general public already.
It functions as a public project, “besides the market company under the roof,” says Maas, He adds however that there’s a hope the city will find an operator that can manage the roof before the opening in September 2021. Above all else, the architect seems proudest of the building’s connection to the outdoors - and its orientation towards people, their environment, and their connection with food above all else. “We hope this will be a project that inspires people and other developments,” says Maas. “Not just in this area or in this sector, but in architecture as a whole.”
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