Meridian
A glazed workplace tower with limestone piers and a sheltered entrance.
The brief
Limit afternoon glare while maintaining outward views and a clear entrance from the street.
Study access and glare at the street entrance.
Preserve outward views from the office floors.
Coordinate the glazed envelope with the shading system.
Test the entrance sequence in plan and section.
Detail the ceramic wall for exposure and maintenance.
The design
A layered facade combines glazing, external fins and a recessed pedestrian threshold.
Design outcome
The elevation separates solar protection from the glazed envelope for clearer detailing.
