Blower Home complicated in Cape City
SALT Architects undertook the design of the Blower Home Advanced on the Athlone Wastewater Therapy Works improve, close to Cape City, South Africa. The location, adjoining to the N2 motorway, options historic buildings from the disused Athlone energy station and previous sewage therapy works. SALT Architects considers the reuse of those buildings of their grasp plan for the location.
The Blower Home complicated responds to the consumer’s transient, aiming to represent progress, enhance employees morale, optimize circulation and supply statement alternatives. Because the preliminary section of a deliberate improve, the design integrates with the prevailing infrastructure whereas setting new requirements in supplies and particulars.
The structure of the constructing, dictated by the location’s civil infrastructure plan, orients its lengthy facade to the north. A gallery on the primary ground celebrates the primary perform – the plant – providing views of the blowers and making a multifunctional area. A brown brick wall on the primary ground reinforces the human scale amidst the dominance of machines. A lined walkway on the bottom ground protects from the weather and guides customers to the primary entrance, revealing glimpses of the interior features.
all photos courtesy of SALT Architects
Strategic Circulation by SALT Architects
Circulation planning takes into consideration the 24/7 work schedule of floor employees, putting important services on the bottom ground to restrict grime switch. Workplace features on the primary ground are stored separate and accessible after floor employees don their clear outfits. The laboratory, which serves each workplace and floor employees, is strategically positioned on the far finish of the gallery.
The supplies handle the corrosive setting of wastewater, with precast concrete window fins impressed by previous manufacturing facility buildings. The fins, turned vertically, present a glazing floor with out extra frames susceptible to corrosion. SALT Architects opts for this materials resolution to create a visually satisfying inside expression, enhancing the identification of the complicated.
brick facade
principal entrance
pedestrian walkway