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    Project entry 2014 Latin America – Breathing Envelope: Vertically-stacked convention center and public spaces, Bogotá, Colombia

    Pedestrian views of building and public spaces: Glass façade dimensions and corner solutions.

The new Ágora Bogotá (Bogotá International Convention Center) in Colombia will be unique. The program is stacked vertically to minimize the building’s footprint and to correspondingly maximize the surface area of outdoor public spaces in the heart of the city. Illuminated and ventilated naturally through an actively responding and acoustically sealed enclosure, the building features high levels of flexibility without compromising its architectural quality. Daily fluctuations in temperature of up to 20°C require a specific approach to climate control. The project focuses on the optimization of natural ventilation and lighting, supported by refined control systems, to achieve optimal energy efficiency.

Last updated: June 29, 2015 Bogotá, Colombia

The new Ágora Bogotá (Bogotá International Convention Center) in Colombia will be unique. The program is stacked vertically to minimize the building’s footprint and to correspondingly maximize the surface area of outdoor public spaces in the heart of the city. Illuminated and ventilated naturally through an actively responding and acoustically sealed enclosure, the building features high levels of flexibility without compromising its architectural quality. Daily fluctuations in temperature of up to 20°C require a specific approach to climate control. The project focuses on the optimization of natural ventilation and lighting, supported by refined control systems, to achieve optimal energy efficiency.

Read project feature in 4th Holcim Awards 2014/2015 (flip-book)