杂志
The white perforated facade enfolding Wave One was partly inspired by a series of photographs by Pierre Carreau, titled AquaViva, in which the architects analyzed the geometric complexity of the sea waves captured by the photographer.
The Science Island X-building integrates the island with the city and the river. The X-building is a game changer, influencing and transforming Kaunas waterfront. The X-building is part of the wider urban environment and doesn’t create the syndrome of the "island within the island."
In preparing the project, we underlined a list of priorities. Our first initiative was to create a clear and hitherto non-existent street frontage and plaza.
The vertical garden, covering front and side elevations, is a tool which allows to integrate the building with its green context.