Stereo No.1 Quayside

FOLLOW RETAINING WALL — The current site is bordered by a retaining wall that separates Quayside from City Road above. The basic massing follows the curve of the retaining wall as it winds west toward the Tyne.

WRAP — Upon reaching the corner of the site the geometry wraps around the natural curve to create a tear-drop shape that follows City Road back around to the west.

TRIM — The massing is then trimmed at the site boundary line to create a seamless approach to the building’s roof when approaching from the east.

PULL UP, PUSH DOWN — The massing is then pushed down at the easternmost edge to align to the height of the existing retaining wall and pulled up at the other edge to create a continuous slope.

RAISED ENTRY — At the corner of the Quayside intersection the geometry is raised to allow for a clear pedestrian entrance and to open up the corner to create an inviting public entry.

COURTYARD & GREEN ROOF — A string of terraces wind their way down the massing to create a linear green space connected by a stair at the western edge that provides a secondary means of egress from each office floor.