What defines the architecture of Lorient?

The tower is imagined as two parts, a grounded base, and a lightweight tower. These contrasting forms entertain opposing visual languages, rocky and textured versus light and transparent. To give weight to the base of the building, the landscape is layered over planted beds. With time, greenery will drape and soften these edges and contribute to the visual and micro-climatic coolth around the tower. As the tower climbs skyward, the glazed envelope is protected by screening systems that introduce a vertical rhythm to the envelope.

How does the building form promote prospect and ventilation?

The form of the building traces a sculptured edge that changes over rising floors as apartments step in. At key moments in the plan, the concrete slab gives way to the landscape. On the street side of the building, the plan curves inwards to give space to a mature tree. At the building’s sides, the plan pinches to create moments where views and sunlight can penetrate the interior. Breezes are mapped such that openings across and through the plan allow for effective cross ventilation of the interior.>