Eco Factor: Sustainable building harvests solar energy.
Danish Firm Henning Larsen Architects have unveiled the designs of a new concert and congress center that will be located at the sea promenade of Arrecife. Dubbed Palacio de Congresos, the new center is based around the jagged landscape of Lanzarote and its unique crystalline shape emphasizes the identity of the city.
The main entrance hall is elevated from the traffic and opens towards the ocean promenade. The center welcomes visitors and shows the inner glow and activity. A collective foyer provides visual contact to all levels and also accomplishes views of the city and the city park.
The architects have also included a series of intelligent energy saving systems that reduce the building’s impact on the surrounding ecosystem. The building is designed to be clad in a layer of semi-intelligent shadow-providing shells that regulate interior temperature to provide a comfortable inner climate. Moreover, these shells are also equipped with latest solar cells that provide renewable electricity to power the building.
Via: DesignBoom
