The main building’s south-facing facade, overlooking Kendal Road, features a striking design characterized by two gracefully curved glass curtain walls that converge at the front entrance. This design not only maximizes natural light and visibility but also presents a unique management of solar heat gain.

Implemented a sophisticated solar control strategy. A series of horizontal solar overhangs extending 1800 mm deep from the facade have been strategically positioned above the showroom windows. These overhangs are precisely engineered to block direct midday sunlight from the south, effectively reducing glare and heat gain during the hottest parts of the day. This passive solar design element ensures a comfortable interior environment while maintaining the expansive views and natural illumination the glass curtain walls provide.

The site entrance from Future Road B, adjacent to the building facade and EV charging canopy seen from the east elevation, leads visitors directly to the EV charging centre, which can accommodate 20 electric vehicles. The canopy above the charging station is a mass timber structure with supporting columns that extend the roof like tree branches, and solar panels are located at the top.

The showroom roof is lined with unique clerestory windows. These windows were placed because of the concerns about lack of lighting due to the nature of the office space located inside, and they functionally alleviate the need for mechanical heating and cooling by directing sunlight to the second-floor office space and 64 solar water tanks. The design also provides natural ventilation and indirect lighting to the showroom.

Complementing the overhangs, integrating two levels of tinted photovoltaic spandrel glass from SolarLab PV Systems. These panels absorb excess solar energy, generating electricity while seamlessly blending with the facade. The tinted glass maintains a sleek appearance, conceals structural elements, and reduces the building’s cooling load by mitigating heat gain.

This multifaceted approach to solar management exemplifies our commitment to sustainable architecture that does not compromise aesthetics or functionality. By collaborating with these advanced solar control elements, we have created a building that not only stands out visually but also operates with enhanced energy efficiency, contributing to long-term sustainability goals.