the azriel faculty of design’s workshops building ‘eco-tubes’, ramat gan, israel, contains several workshops (wood, metal, foam, paint and more), classrooms, offices, and galleries, as well as the department of jewelry design. the building is part of the planned renovation of the campus by geotectura.

two translucent cylinders of wooden louvres extend the design college campus in ramat gan, by geotectura

 

 

the proposal allows evacuating the workshops that are dispersed around the campus and bring them all under one roof in a central building designed to accommodate all the departments. the option to build additional floors will enable further growth and a concentration of efforts within the campus.

two translucent cylinders of wooden louvres extend the design college campus in ramat gan, by geotectura

 

 

geotectura’s concept of a compact shape led to the minimal use of materials while maximizing natural light until late afternoon. the building’s unique shape is based on polygonal segments with ecological glass and excellent insulation along the sides. the polygons extend the length of the southern façade, making it possible to place more workshop tools that require optimal natural light. the arched design creates optimization of maximal workstations receiving natural soft lighting.

two translucent cylinders of wooden louvres extend the design college campus in ramat gan, by geotectura

 

 

the shape of the building traces the sun’s path and enables natural lighting suitable for the workshops in all hours of their daily operations. louvers provide shade for the glass curtain walls and block direct sunlight, and further soften the intensity of the natural lighting. unlike conventional construction in israel, the shape of the workshops building, together with the louvers and the insulating glass, prevents heat buildup in the building; this lightens the burden on the air conditioning system and boosts energy savings. the louvers are placed from east to west, and do not allow the sun rays to warm the building’s façades throughout the day. 

two translucent cylinders of wooden louvres extend the design college campus in ramat gan, by geotectura

 

two translucent cylinders of wooden louvres extend the design college campus in ramat gan, by geotectura

 

 

 

two translucent cylinders of wooden louvres extend the design college campus in ramat gan, by geotectura

 

two translucent cylinders of wooden louvres extend the design college campus in ramat gan, by geotectura

 

two translucent cylinders of wooden louvres extend the design college campus in ramat gan, by geotectura

 

two translucent cylinders of wooden louvres extend the design college campus in ramat gan, by geotectura

 

two translucent cylinders of wooden louvres extend the design college campus in ramat gan, by geotectura

 

two translucent cylinders of wooden louvres extend the design college campus in ramat gan, by geotectura

 

two translucent cylinders of wooden louvres extend the design college campus in ramat gan, by geotectura

 

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edited by: maria erman | designboom