| Project comprises the design
of new facades, vestibule and landscape design for the new
TBC Bank Head Office, transformed from an old military headquarters
building. Main volumes are enfolded in a skin of triangular
glass elements of four similar shades of glass, each with
a 2° difference of declination from vertical plane of the
façade, and each in a different direction. This fragments
reflections of the sky into many crystalline elements, producing
a very dynamic effect. The new skin enfolds the building in
the distance of 1.0m from existing perimeter, creating a double
ventilated façade system.
Main vestibule is envisioned as a well proportioned but simple
entrance hall, enveloped in fine golden lace of circular windows
and structure. Shimmering light accompanies everyone who moves
through the vestibule, providing a rich experience of serenity
and energy. Above, three cupolas in the shape of wind trumpets
reach for the skies. Vestibule is extended through the building,
connecting it with the inner garden. Passing by the elevator
groups, we enter the garden hall, descending to garden level
where a café is arranged. Garden hall's height (18 m) enables
planting of intense vegetation, so that the garden can be
enjoyed through the whole year.
Garden hall continues to the piazza paved with bright marble
in the shade of existing trees, with a reflecting pool and
a fountain. Main composition is derived from the building
itself and is strong enough to allow for a less formal path
layout, adapted to locations of existing trees and entrances
to the building from garden level. Paths divide park into
many smaller triangular spaces with different programs. Landscape
around the building is not just a corporate landscape, but
also a workspace with human attitude. Garden becomes an urban
park with sculptures from bank's present or future collections
of Georgian and world sculpture heritage.
The long gap between the main building and the garage is transformed
into an urban corso with circular elements, which functions
as a lunch or cafe area for employees. Circular forms are
either green (comprising genuine Georgian plants), hard (comprising
genuine Georgian stones) or liquid (water elements, fountains),
and rounded with benches or pergolas.
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