IMPACT 
Politecnico di Milano | IC Contemporary Architectural Design Methods
professors: Matteo Fraschini
student: Anton Kotlyarov
place: Porto
goal: develop design method
date: march - july 2013

Impact of a bullet | Destruction as the instrument of creation
The process of destruction of the object under the influence of the bullet has been considered as an opportunity to get a new form.

step 1-3 Because of the impact of the bullet the internal part of the volume was partly destroyed, as a result the void appeared there, which became new internal space.

step 4 volume was modified according to the needs of the program of the building.

structure & program

The main function of the building is an exhibition. Furthermore, there are library, cafeteria and meeting rooms. Entrance to the building is located on the -1 level.
 

Facade & Materials | three levels of transparency

Okalux panels, almost opaque during the day (shadow for library), transparent during the night, the internal volume becomes visible

aluminium panels cover internal volume                                                            glass panels cover lower part of the building

structure

The building is located on the seaside near the city of Porto. The plot is easily visible from all sides, so the building becomes a local landmark.

day

During the day, the building is white. As soon as the sun goes down it becomes more transparent thus the inside volume becomes visible. 

night