#RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS
vijayawada garden tower by penda includes customizable components
architecture studio penda has revealed designs for a high-rise residential project to be built using modular components.
the scheme was commissioned by indian developers pooja crafted homes who seek to create ‘natural living experiences’ that challenge conventional building techniques and applications.in order to introduce a strong degree of flexibility, the tower is divided into separate elements: the structure, walls, façade, ceiling & floors, infrastructure, balconies and plants. referencing a modular shelving system, the structural grid and its infrastructure are the only constant elements in the building. the framework can then be filled with prefabricated modules, such as handrails and plant pots, which the homeowner selects from a catalogue.
a greywater supply system collects rainwater on the roof and reuses it for watering the plants on the balconies. this air-purifying vegetation will use the grid on the façade as a giant trellis, slowly immersing the building in foliage. these ‘natural’ elevations also help regulate the scheme’s indoor climate, while open hallways support a constant airflow throughout the tower. located in vijayawada, india, the project is due to start construction in the second quarter of 2016.
