Conceptual design of the wind energy complex in the historical style
Conceptual design of the wind energy complex in the historical style
In the second half of 2022, together with the author of the wind energy complex D. Tiaglin, the architects R. Balash, E. Ermakova and V. Sudarkina developed a conceptual architectural design of a new high-rise building with a wind power plant. Sketch designs represent the recognizable architectural style of the object of capital construction, used in Western Europe and America in the first half of the XX century. The purpose of the conceptual design is to show the variety of architectural solutions of the power-generating building, the possibility of its integration (use) not only in modern architecture, but also in a particular historical development.
The authors of the conceptual design used an eclectic style that is a synthesis of Art Nouveau and Neoclassicism (Art Deco style). This style was significantly influenced by such artistic trends as Cubism, Constructivism and Futurism, intertwined with Oriental, African and other exotic motifs. The style is characterized by strict regularity, bold geometric lines, ethnic geometric patterns, decoration in halftones, absence of bright colors in the decoration. In the United States, the Netherlands, France and some other countries, Art Deco gradually evolved towards functionalism.
The Chrysler Building skyscraper, one of the best examples of Art Deco style, was taken as the basis for the conceptual design. The Chrysler Building, 320 meters tall, is one of the main landmarks of New York City, built in 1928-1930 according to the design of American architect William Van Alen at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue.
The conceptual design of the wind energy complex includes 5 buildings, united by a common platform with a height of 3 floors and a dome. Inside the space formed by the buildings, starting from the 7th floor at the level of each 3 floors, a wind energy module (blade system with a generator) is placed on the vertical axis. The vertical construction of a total of 25 wind energy modules of the complex form a wind power plant.
As conceived by the authors of the project, the building is designed as a multistory multifunctional residential complex, where the first floors have public, business, retail and educational functions, and the upper floors are occupied by office and residential space (apartments).
The authors of the new wind energy building have modeled the architectural solution of the complex technical object of capital construction, the sketch graphic of which was created in three months. When drawing up the graphic sketches of the complex, preliminary calculations of the load-bearing structures of the object were carried out, which determined the construction of a monolithic reinforced concrete frame with brick cladding. The material of the building and the elements is monolithic reinforced concrete and glass. For the construction of monolithic structures it is assumed to use removable inventory formwork with the laying of the reinforcement cage (steel rods), poured with concrete mixture - the traditional version of the forms. In the complex design, it is possible to use precast-monolithic reinforced concrete for the construction (erection) of the foundation, individual elements of the frame, wall panels, slabs, collector equipment, fencing, stairwells and others. On top of the power generating building, it is envisaged to build a dome.
Calculation indices of the complex:
building dimensions - 165x165 m;
the area of each building - 84663 sq.m;
The proposed design of the wind energy complex allows it to fit into the architecture of modern cities and combine it with its diversity. The exterior appearance of the power generating building is able to translate into a variety of architectural solutions, update the present appearance of modern cities and create continuity of historical architectural solutions.
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