Future SciTech ecosystems; fostering inclusive allyship; opening Barracuda Bay Stadium and a second life for an icon
BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd)
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1) Future SciTech Ecosystems
Typically, innovation clusters have developed around a ‘triple helix’ model, an interactive ecosystem of government, academia and industry. This model is now expanding to embrace societal and environmental benefits. Educational and research institutions, hospitals, start-ups, government institutions and private investors function collectively to foster scientific advances and generate innovation.
BDP's team of built environment SciTech experts has explored sustainable solutions for curating spaces for science that respond to high demand, whilst meeting the facility needs of multiple occupiers. They have pushed boundaries and challenged assumptions to reveal energy-efficient, flexible laboratory designs for a range of scenarios that inspire, engage, and adapt to the rapid pace of change in science, research and technology.
Explore our campaign here: https://www.bdp.com/en/campaigns/future-sci-tech-ecosystems/
2) Fostering Inclusive Allyship
To mark International Women’s Day this year, BDP held a mixed-gender panel event in its Manchester studio, which was live streamed to watch parties across its international studios. Led by the distinguished Sumita Singha OBE, whose Illuminating keynote speech kicked off the discussion, the panel included BDP North Chair Sue Emms, Tim Heatley, Sarah Castle, and Tom Ravenscroft, with BDP Principal Ged Couser acting as panel chair.
The discussion that arose established a forum for open and honest discussions that both delved into the challenges faced by women and celebrated their achievements. One of the standout conclusions was the pivotal role inclusive allyship plays in propelling genuine strides toward gender equity.
Learn more about the event here: https://www.bdp.com/en/latest/events/2024/fostering-inclusive-allyship-international-womens-day-at-bdp/
3) Dalian's Barracuda Bay Stadium
The construction of the giant 63,000-capacity Suoyuwan (Barracuda Bay) Stadium on the northern edge of Dalian Bay in China has officially been completed and it has been handed over to Chinese Jia League side, Dalian Youngboy F.C.
The new stadium, located on a waterfront site, has become a modern and iconic landmark for Dalian, a major city and seaport in the south of Liaoning Province. It is the central development using reclaimed industrial land on the peninsula, situated on the west of the port, enabling the stadium and surrounding area to make the most of dramatic views out to the bay.
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The design of the stadium by BDP Pattern and Buro Happold was inspired by the stadium’s unique location and the rich maritime history of the waterfront region. It is the first part of a wider redevelopment called City Marina Park, which is set to include an extension to the local metro line and the construction of an under-sea tunnel which will connect the new development to Central Dalian.
The dynamic fa?ade evokes cascading waves and shimmering seashells in three interlocking forms.
The design enhances the idea of sporting architecture as a form of art. At night, the stadium is a spectacle of lighting with LEDs projecting dramatic light shows off the sweeping building form. A double helix ramp spirals up the fa?ade, creating a walking route from the podium to the roof, to provide spectators with breath-taking views of Dalian Bay.
4) Second Life For An Icon
The Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo, a landmark of the post-war Japanese Metabolism architectural movement, is being demolished due to disuse and disrepair. However, the tower will live on in both the real world and the metaverse, thanks to a digital model, created by BDP.
The tower, built in 1972, featured 140 self-contained prefabricated capsules attached to two concrete towers. Kisho Kurokawa, one of the founders of Metabolism, designed the building for Tokyo's "salarymen" or company-loyal white-collar workers.
BDP was approached by KKAA to create a digital model of the tower. Both practices are part of the Nippon Koei group of companies, so this was a great opportunity to collaborate on digital-led project design.
The BDP team of digital designers was provided with record drawings from KKAA and began to source as much additional material about the tower as could be found. Modelling of the architecture, structure and MEP were progressed in the Autodesk REVIT platform, with BIM360 used for model viewing and commenting between Tokyo and the UK.