This is the most recent design (above), using two uprights to support the 'ribs' which contain the energy generating kit There would be a central stair and lift core, a sky cafe and lower gym levels.
This design was inspired by the Montjuic communications tower by Calatrava, with the rings forming a ribcage of sorts around a central spine.
This idea integrates the gym modules with the energy generating systems, and could have a series of archimedies screws to lift water high into the air before dropping it back into a pool, generating energy on the way down. The stacked modules resembles Foster's London Council Building... though this is merely co-incidence!
This design uses a spine to angle a series of rib modules around a central lift/stair core.
Lastly, this was the first design which is most in keeping with the original sketches.
2 comments:
Looking good. They are all quite different, but you can see how your thinking has evolved. I particularly like the top one; whether by design or co-incidence, it reminds me of vertical axis wind turbines.
http://www.quietrevolution.co.uk/projects.htm
the one fourth from the top has my vote, the form looks nice :)
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