Harbour Terminal Building Design | New Keelung Harbor Terminal Building | Keelung | Taiwan | SDA

Inspired by the geometric patterns of Taiwanese Hen Cages and the structural shells of luxury racing yachts, the building takes shape in a dynamic gradient form that transitions from exo-skin to exo-skeleton in response to programmatic content as well as performative requirements. Thus, what appears to be formal expression, is actually “informed form” which responds to the integration of weather, urban context, program, circulation, and sustainability through integrated design responses that inform the building orientation, spatial layout, façade design, and choice of material and structural system.

The building program is divided into three primary experience groups and cyclical sequences. These three groups share programmatic overlaps and transitions which allow exchange between groups.......more

Dockland Office Building | Van-der-Smissen-Straße | Hamburg | Germany | BRT Architekten

At the end of Edgar-Engelhard-Kai, between the northern Elbe and the Fischereihafen, the Dockland office building stands like a gateway to the city of Hamburg. The “prow” of the ship-like building cantilevering for almost 40 metres, is a dynamic addition to the “stern” of the neighbouring ferry terminal. The building, supported by a steel-framed construction, contains approximately 9000 square metres of office space. The depth of the building makes it possible to locate communication areas such as kitchens or conference rooms as well as archive areas and print rooms within the central zone of the building. The large, open areas with freely positioned installations create a generous working atmosphere. The users can savour the spectacular panoramic views over the harbour through the glazed facades. For those who don’t have any time during the daytime, they can catch up in the evening: on the rooftop terrace on the upper floor of the building, which can also be reached by guests via an open staircase at the rear of the building........more

Port of Kaohsiung Passenger Transportation District- Port and Curise Service Center | Maxthreads

Our task is to create a international gateway not only for the port and cruise service centre as the entry and exit point, but also for local public leisure activities. The intimate interconnected relationship created between port and cruise service centre and general public by revisiting port operational event is the key element of urban integration.

We propose to fuse adjacent international, local tourists, public transportation, education, and culture events together. Such as the next by love river riverside walk, Kaohsiung Maritime cultural popular music centre, Kaohsiung national library and Singuang ferry wharf to its waterfront. In order to cultivate in depth transiting experience to the city and serves as an extraordinary visiting venues for the public anchor at the city waterfront gateway axis in the future......more

Landmark pier one Millstättersee, Carinthia, Austria | Project A01

Barely touching the water surface, the light and elegant Pier One building is located on the Millstätter Lake. The structure seams to be hovering above the water. The building is a small entertainmentcenter with a restaurant and a bar area. Boat shows, exhibitions and related events are planned as a tourist attraction. The building is as well functioning as a boat house and a pier. It opens towards the lake and connects the shoreline through a light bridge construction. The main part of the building features and displays the nautical world, inviting the visitors to experience its variety and richness. Both the restaurant and the bar are close to the exhibited boats and invite to stay. The assigned terraces are separately accessible and offer a stunning panoramic view over the lake. The nearby jumping tower for beach guests is another point of interest for visitors. Roofed by the cantilevered part of the building the floating pier construction receives visitors from the waterside and is the starting point for different boat trips. A speed boat, an excursion boat as well as a little submarine offer a variety of adventures. The main exhibition space can be used for periodic events, exhibitions, concerts and shows thus being an additional attraction for tourists and locals.

design concept: july 2008
work in progress
client:private
Text and images: Project A01

Ferry Shelter,Tiree,UK |

	client	tiree arts enterprise
	location	tiree > uk
	collaborators	j.harvey, d.urquhart, g.onwin, s.kennedy
	consultants	david narro associates
	value	£98,000
	description	located near to the pier, the structure is intended to act as a ‘shelter’ whilst waiting for the ferry. conceived of in three parts it is hoped it will reflect some of the qualities of the island, distilled as a line in the landscape; the white walls, the bridge, the glass box.

Cruise Terminal,Copenhagen | Christensen & Co Arkitekter

title: cruise terminal
Type: Task Order 2009
Client: City and port

In connection with the damming and the addition of a new major area of Copenhagen's northern ports northeast established ca. 1 km wide zone of newly formed berth cruise terminal features. The new area furnished with a significant number of masts, a security fence, and 3 large nomadic tent structures to house waiting facilities and baggage handling.

Tents serve as intermediaries between the safety zone by ships and the public area.

Outside the season stands masts back and leave the berth as a public space.
Tetxs and images from:Christensen & Co Arkitekter

Maritime Terminal,Tangier,Morocco | ODILE DECQ BENOIT+CORNETTE

Construction of the passenger terminal for the harbour station of Tangier. In association with Khalid Molato Architect 36000 M2.
Texts and images from:ODILE DECQ BENOIT+CORNETTE

Ponte Parodi,Genoa,Italy | UN Studio

The Ponte Parodi project establishes a new city attractor based on the proliferation of experience. A three dimensional plaza located on the waterfront combines a variety of programs including a cruise terminal, wellness, cultural and leisure program, all of which bring liveliness to the old harbor. With its low-slung, undulating outlines the piazza provides a park with sport fields, beaches and other public functions while emphasizing the view of Genoa and its Alpine setting.

Client: Porto Antico di Genova Spa/ ALTAREA Italia Progetti S.r.l.
Location: harbor Genoa
Building area: 76.000 m2
Program: 3 dimensional Piazza/ cruise terminal/ wellness
Status/phase: design development phase

Design UNStudio: Ben van Berkel, Caroline Bos with Astrid Piber, Nuno Almeida and Cristina Bolis, Paolo Bassetto, Alice Gramigna, Michaela Tomaselli, Peter Trummer, Tobias Wallisser, Olga Vazquez-Ruano, Ergian Alberg, Stephan Miller, George Young, Jorge Pereira, Mónica Pacheco, Tanja Koch, Ton van den Berg Advisors
Competition: Infrastructure and structure: Arup, London; Arup Project management, London Offshore Construction: Grootint bv, Zwijndrecht; Project Financing: Banca OPI, Rome; Proger, Rome Structure: d’Appolonia, Genoa Building services: Manens, Verona
Source:UN Studio