I think also that you may have misunderstood the way in which we have used organicity within the project.

One of the main inspirations for this structure was infact the microscopic structure found within the interior of bones, the almost honeycomb structure which is infact much more of a random and inconsistent pattern. This theme had stemmed from the bone like forms of some of the members within the Frame range of furniture from Alias which gave us a basis of a bio engineering type structure

So we had not wanted to create a truly organic structure, but create a back bone like frame work that would be strong enough to incorporate an exterior lift shaft as well as create a strong canopy for the roof top bar and the secluded seating to the eastern end of the roof.

I think it is fair to say that we had taken ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ as inspiration for the structure and not as a defining feature of the material of the structure.

Hope that clarifies our statement of intent a little!

Thanks for your comments…

It appears that the conceptual basis for this addition is that of ‘nature’ in conjunction/juxtaposition with ‘architecture’. On that basis, would you not propose a strategy of planting which would over time create a similar yet far more convincing addition to the building ? Instead, what is presented is in infact a reversal of what is stated in the text ! ‘Nature’ is represented in ther ‘architecture’ – the ‘organic’ is just as manmade as the ‘architecture’.

I am happy to hear otherwise. Anyone ?