'ephemeral roof exchange'


'ephemeral roof exchange' is the winning entry for the open group competition by
architects steven ma, wendy fok and dominik strzelec. designed as an interactive
connection point between the three important regions of china's perl river delta
(hong kong, macao and zhuhai), this architectural design serves as a boundary
crossing facility between those areas for the purpose of maritime transport.



detail


its features a three point access system which brings together technological, economical
and cultural entities and public spaces into a unified secure zone. additionally, each of
the three different points of entry pertain specifically to advanced sustainable technologies
such as solar, hydro and piezoelectrical energy.



three point access system


the three energy collection points are each representational to the location and orientation
of the site. the solar photovoltaic louvres with a south orientation, for instance, is designed
for the hong kong/ kowloon exchange entrance.



aerial view


located at the hong kong/macao/zhuhai terminal, a hydro collective system designed
with humidity and rain water collectors recycles hydro-energy to provide a cooling system
for waiting guests. meanwhile, the piezoelectrical system is a self sustaining energy system
embedded into the asphalt and landscaping throughout the site that recycles and reuses cast
off sound and vibrational energy collected from the numerous passing vehicles during their
process of border crossing.



interior



interior facilities



elevation view rendering



detail



detail



roof patterns



roof patterns



roof patterns



roof patterns



site plan



site plan