2024 - Dynamic Brick Facade Design

Light is essential in building design, significantly affecting comfort and well-being. Adjustable natural light enhances functionality, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. By allowing customizable light management, architects can create dynamic environments that meet users’ diverse needs.

The design of the façade combines modern technology with traditional building materials, making the building both functional and visually appealing. The steel frame provides robust support for the movable panels, ensuring durability and stability.

The designed façade of the building is made of bricks named Hamburg Wienerberger. A steel frame is attached to the building to support the movable panels constructed from steel columns, which hold the bricks. By detaching the frame from the building and using specially designed panels, it is possible to rotate them 360 degrees around their axis.

These movable panels allow for the regulation of the amount of light entering the building, enabling the adjustment of interior lighting according to individual needs.

The façade consists of vertical panels composed of brick arrangements, forming a semi-transparent structure that provides an aesthetic appearance both outside and inside the building. The sunlight penetrating through the lattice-like brick composition creates interesting light effects, casting dynamic patterns of light and shadow that change throughout the day. This effect is particularly striking during different times of the day, as the angle and intensity of sunlight vary, producing a range of visual experiences.

The ability to adjust the panels means that occupants can control not only the quantity but also the quality of light entering the building. This feature enhances the natural illumination of the interior spaces, reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day and contributing to energy efficiency.

By controlling the amount of sunlight entering the building, the panels help regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the need for heating and cooling systems and thereby lowering energy consumption.

Additionally, the use of bricks, a traditional and time-tested building material, adds to the structural integrity and aesthetic value of the façade. The natural color and texture of the bricks complement the modern design of the building, creating a harmonious blend of old and new.

This design not only addresses practical considerations such as light management and energy efficiency but also contributes to the overall aesthetic and environmental sustainability of the building.