Echo Corallium
Proximity Island
Oil rig platforms are generally dismantled after usage which is an expensive process, therefore, it is asked from competitors to design artificial island utilizing the existing structure providing functions like museum, residential and workplace to bring life to the structure. The platforms are located 7 km away from the coast. These platforms are connected to each other by single bridge and dimensions of each platforms is almost 30mx30m. Each oilrig has 16 columns and helicopter landing.
Since oilrig structure stays underwater for long years, coral reefs adapt to its structure, making it home for themselves, thus the inspiration of the design comes from the unique shapes of this form of sea life, while the sea’ water was taken into account as reflective element. To be more specific, space integration and configuration was influenced from coral reef formation and façade louvers was imitated as coral reef shapes.
The main entrances are accessible by sea vehicles, meanwhile air transportation is used for secondary entrance. Vertical movements are designed to serve public - guests who visit the museum for a day, and private - office employees and workshop holders separately. Modular residential units are used for temporary stays for artists, students and marine biologist. Two more interactive bridges were suggested to ease the circulation between platforms.
North and south platforms consist of respectively 3 and 2 levels. Extra two bridges are added: the first bridge connects third level of northern platform to second level of southern platform. The second one connects second level of northern platform to first level southern platform to meet the level difference these bridges have 7% slope.
Environmental Systems
The angle of skylights is fixed with regard to efficient solar performance. The solar panels are the sole energy providing system for the complex. The water is pumped through the water purification and desalination system. After the process, it is distributed through the building. Titanium dioxide façade louvers imitate coral reefs and are effectively used for carbon capturing.
Public movement happens around workshops to witness the process of art making and the museum which exhibits finished workshop materials. The last floors are used as gardens and initial upper structure is a part of museum, a lighthouse and a water purification system. Waterfall creates unique experience while cooling close environment.
