accommodates a large, 100-metre-high
tapered tower with luxury hotel and
meeting rooms with a view of the gulf
and, directly connected to it, a particular
radial landing for mooring yachts.
The large aluminium panel roof and
integrated photovoltaic panels (40 000m2
- 3.2 MW), which gives unity and form to
the entire aggregation, is supported by a
reticular spatial structure in steel, able to
cover large spans and facilitate the easy
integration of extensions at later times
to increase the scale of the work while
maintaining design identity. Each entirely
glass-enclosed area below creates a
variety of chromatic effects, thanks to
the inclusion of RGB-variation lighting
systems.
The union of all the spaces gives form to a
single large organic body, entirely visible
from above, which exploits the ideal
erosive effect of the wind from the sea to
sculpt its shape in a curve that descends
towards the coast, with great aesthetic
effect and minimal environmental impact.
Made entirely of recyclable materials,
following the rules of green architecture,
African project:
Project: Desert Flower
Desert Flower
ArchitectS: Giancarlo Zema Design
Group (www.giancarlozema.com)
PROJECT: Polyfunctional Sporting Centre
Location: Tripoli, Libya
CLIENT: Kolges srl
CONSULTANT: Ceta SpA
Year: 2013
contract value: €300 million
it exploits the fresh air from the sea to facilitate nature internal
micro-ventilation, drastically reducing air-conditioning costs.
All around, the Centre is surrounded by a large green park with
playgrounds, pools ,underground and outdoor car parks. The
latter are equipped with organic photovoltaic systems able
to generate the energy necessary for the night lighting of the
whole park. AD
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Further recommended viewing: Underwater Design by
Giancarlo Zema, Milan Design Week 2011
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