Project 27

Nature-Inspired High-Rise 树状摩天楼

This project represents a fusion of architectural principles with bio-structural concepts, serving as a manifesto for an innovative approach to structure and space.

The pursuit of novel structures that align harmoniously with the inherent properties of materials invariably leads to the creation of captivating spatial experiences. In today's academic landscape, a collective of scholars has embarked on interdisciplinary research bridging the realms of biology and architecture. Their aim is to optimize structural design and introduce fresh spatial paradigms by drawing inspiration from the natural world.

这个项目代表了建筑原理与生物结构概念的融合,成为一种创新结构与空间设计方法的宣言。

追求与材料固有特性和谐统一的全新结构,必然会创造出引人入胜的空间体验。在当今的学术环境中,一群学者正在进行跨学科的研究,架起生物学与建筑学之间的桥梁。他们的目标是通过汲取自然界的灵感,优化结构设计并引入新的空间范式。

Location 地点

Nanjing, China 南京,中国

Year 年份

2019

Type 类型

Research Project 研究课题

Forest-like Structure 树状结构

The objective was to explore the potential for future skyscrapers while addressing two significant challenges: the excessive material waste prevalent in construction and the repetitive spatial configurations dominated by core tubes. By employing form-finding techniques inspired by tree branches and conducting topological optimization assessments, a conceptual framework for high-rise structures emerged. This endeavor envisions the possibility of a future modern city characterized by high-rises seamlessly integrated into a forest-like ecosystem. These structures are envisioned to be connected freely, offering adaptable spaces that can cater to the needs of generations to come. 该项目的目标是探索未来摩天大楼的潜力,同时解决两个重大挑战:建筑中普遍存在的过度材料浪费问题以及以核心管道为主导的重复空间布局。通过借鉴树枝生长的形式生成技术,并进行拓扑优化评估,形成了一个关于高层建筑的概念框架。 这一构想展现了未来现代城市的可能性——在这样的城市中,高层建筑与森林般的生态系统无缝融合。这些建筑被设想为自由连接,提供可变的空间,以适应未来几代人的需求。

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Interior Space 室内效果

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Prototype Structure Design 原型结构设计

Through form-finding of tree branches and the evaluations on topology optimization, a spatial prototype for high-rise buildings has been discovered.The traditional concrete core tubes are re-assembled to four corners to make the structure stable. Optimized branches could connect the outer skins and inner transits to strengthen the whole structures as a whole. 通过树枝形态生成技术和拓扑优化评估,建立了一个高层建筑的空间原型。传统的混凝土核心管道被重新组合到四个角落,以增强结构的稳定性。经过优化的枝状结构能够连接外立面和内部通道,从而加强整个建筑的整体性。

Transport System Design 交通系统设计

The new transportation system is integrated into this structure: vertical elevators are placed in the four reinforced concrete corners, escalators in the inner branches and escape stairs in the outer branches. Such transportation design renders the inner spaces more liberated and fIexible. 新的交通系统被融入到这一结构中:垂直电梯设置在四个加强的混凝土角落,扶梯则位于内部枝干中,逃生楼梯则布置在外部枝干上。这种交通设计使得内部空间更加自由和灵活。

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Flexible Space 灵活空间

This project explores the potential of a future modern city, where high-rise buildings organically integrate into a forest system. Through free connections between the structures, it provides highly adaptable spaces for generations to come. The interior spaces, without the central core tube cutting through, can be adjusted according to functional needs, adapting to different usage requirements. 本项目探索了未来现代城市的可能性,设想高楼大厦有机地融入森林系统,通过彼此之间的自由连接,为几代人提供最具适应性的空间。内部的空间,在没有核心筒的中心切割下,可以根据功能进行调整,以适应不同的使用需求。

Drawing 图纸

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