The Wave
An eye-catching building volume on the waterfront is The Wave residential complex, with 49 spacious condominiums in four types. The flats are spread over six floors. The scaled facades of the expressive structure are made of coated aluminium sections. The hollows and bulges in the façade all have a functional basis. The dent on the north side marks the entrance, while the bulges in the south façade arise from the addition of patios to some flats. On the waterfront, the bulge is strongest, casting a shadow in the form of a wave. Thus, the façade reflects the ever-moving water at its foot.
Van Zuuk realises here, as counterh...
An eye-catching building volume on the waterfront is The Wave residential complex, with 49 spacious condominiums in four types. The flats are spread over six floors. The scaled facades of the expressive structure are made of coated aluminium sections. The hollows and bulges in the façade all have a functional basis. The dent on the north side marks the entrance, while the bulges in the south façade arise from the addition of patios to some flats. On the waterfront, the bulge is strongest, casting a shadow in the form of a wave. Thus, the façade reflects the ever-moving water at its foot.
Here, as a counterpart to the high-rise, Van Zuuk realises a sturdy form with a reclining silhouette. The design of The Wave is based on an analysis of tunnel formwork structures. The concrete skeleton becomes dynamic by adjusting its length, allowing the wave shape to emerge. The block is distinctive in the urban landscape and acts as a landmark at the entrance on the west side of the city. It flows into the nearby glass residential towers. This project proves that ingenious construction and aesthetic design go well together.
