Conceived as a forerunner of Ukraine’s development of sustainable
means of communication, the project uses principles of biomechanics in
linking form with function. Designed by KO+KO Architects, the Center for Development of Innovative Transportation Technologies comprises an entire network of factories, technologies and spaces. It uses principles of biomimicry
in a strategic way, as well as aesthetically. The building is a living
organism, with its mechanics, structural configuration and visual
appearance. A particularly important issue for the architects was
establishing a state between chaos and order, whole and fragments,
organic and industrial imagery.
In order to facilitate the entrance to the building an additional
street was introduced from the Moskovskyi Bridge in the direction of
Podil. The street itself is divided into three parts, establishing
maximum accessibility of the structure and leading towards parking lot,
driveway and exhibition
areas. The left wing of the building has a courtyard with the economic
turn pocket for easy movement of freight cars. Through the first branch
the one can contemplate a provision of urban amenities, which also serve
as a resting-place (in addition, it is close to the projected subway
station). The first branch will actually serve as a transit point for
visitors, yet the central axis of the building will serve as the main
access to the facility. It separates the general layout on mentioned car
park and provision of urban amenities. Car park is designed for 140
vehicles with a possible extension and provision of separate facilities
for disabled people at the top. The new building will become a prominent
symbol of the quay.
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