Tropical Shed is a leisure space thought of as a lounge area for a small office space located at the back of this small plot (5x27m).
The narrow plot is oriented North South, exposing the leisure space to harsh afternoon sun. Rather than waiting for a tree to grow, a steel rod structure has been proposed to frame the leisure and work while also providing a fast shading system by creeper and tropical plants. The steel rod structure also support a “flying” roof for the leisure area, since its supports will disappear behind the creeper plants.
This light structure and flying roof close to the entrance also allows to keep the refreshing prevailing winds (coming from Northeast) to enter the plot and refresh the area.
The structure is another research of ours to experiment of “architecturizing nature” and is a clear manifest for the neighborhood of the importance of greenery even on tiny plots.
The choice of light bricks pattern façade and walls somehow relate to a hands-made earth notion, cherished by the Archeology company that will be based in the office space. The office space offers cross ventilation to all space and direct connection to light and several gardens on each side.
This work is not complete yet, but we believe the pictures of the work in progress depicts the intentions mentioned above.
IAI Most Creativity Award
Winners：Laurent Troost
Belgium
