NMU OSC Extensions
Type: Education
Completion: On Site
Size: 2 200 m²
Client: Nelson Mandela University
The project brief called for the creation of a new ‘entrance’ building and identity for the NMU Ocean Sciences Campus, while also providing a series of dedicated academic spaces within a specialised research environment.
The building is conceptualised as a large veranda space, articulated as a triple-volume, multi-layered foyer space which links the main circulation spine with the more private spaces within. The internal planning contains a number of dedicated research spaces, offices, meeting areas as well as an eight metre deep diving tank used for training purposes, which forms an integral part of the western façade articulation.
A three dimensional sun-screen layer further articulates the main building façade while defining a unique aesthetic internally through the ever-changing shadow patterns throughout the day.
NMU OSC Extensions
Type: Education
Completion: On Site
Size: 2 200 m²
Client: Nelson Mandela University
The project brief called for the creation of a new ‘entrance’ building and identity for the NMU Ocean Sciences Campus, while also providing a series of dedicated academic spaces within a specialised research environment.
The building is conceptualised as a large veranda space, articulated as a triple-volume, multi-layered foyer space which links the main circulation spine with the more private spaces within. The internal planning contains a number of dedicated research spaces, offices, meeting areas as well as an eight metre deep diving tank used for training purposes, which forms an integral part of the western façade articulation.
A three dimensional sun-screen layer further articulates the main building façade while defining a unique aesthetic internally through the ever-changing shadow patterns throughout the day.
NMU OSC Extensions
Type: Education
Completion: On Site
Size: 2 200 m²
Client: Nelson Mandela University
The project brief called for the creation of a new ‘entrance’ building and identity for the NMU Ocean Sciences Campus, while also providing a series of dedicated academic spaces within a specialised research environment.
The building is conceptualised as a large veranda space, articulated as a triple-volume, multi-layered foyer space which links the main circulation spine with the more private spaces within. The internal planning contains a number of dedicated research spaces, offices, meeting areas as well as an eight metre deep diving tank used for training purposes, which forms an integral part of the western façade articulation.
A three dimensional sun-screen layer further articulates the main building façade while defining a unique aesthetic internally through the ever-changing shadow patterns throughout the day.