A renovation of an old two storey building into a budding print shop located in the center of Colombo’s commercial district. The aim of the project to create a unique eco-friendly façade to attract customers in this urban neighborhood. Creating a green oasis amidst these modern high risers was thought of being eye catching and also would help improve the qualities of the surrounding. The facts considered when designing the interior spaces of this building are: maintaining good air quality, providing a user friendly and lively environment.

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

Due to the budget constraints, low cost recyclable materials like wood pallets, GI pipes, pine-wood and wire mesh. The use of these recyclable materials provide great advantages environmentally and economically.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The façade being a green screen to filter out the air and noise pollution from the busy bustling streets. The foliage on this secondary skin helps to block out the harsh sun from entering the building, which in turn gives rise to a cool and productive environment. Foliage is brought in to the interior spaces which help to achieve a lively workspace. The perfect grid lines symmetrically balance the façade, creating perfect harmony which makes the building stand out well from the urban chaos. The design implemented helps make this rather small space into a much larger area.