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−	As the first new construction in the neighbourhood, the intention behind the design was to combine diverse elements to produce a ‘play of light and shadow of the surroundings’. Carved around the perimeter are deep balconies, intended to help reduce solar gain ~~and also~~ allow large glazing sections to be used without reducing the efficiency of the passively-controlled internal spaces.	+	As the first new construction in the neighbourhood, the intention behind the design was to combine diverse elements to produce a ‘play of light and shadow of the surroundings’. Carved around the perimeter are deep balconies, intended to help reduce solar gain allow large glazing sections to be used without reducing the efficiency of the passively-controlled internal spaces.

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−	Completed at the end of 2016, the Gaia Building ~~is being~~ heralded as a new landmark for the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Designed by Leppanen + Anker Arquitectos, the building uses an innovative ~~molded~~ façade system.	+	Completed at the end of 2016, the Gaia Building has been heralded as a new landmark for the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Designed by Leppanen + Anker Arquitectos, the building uses an innovative moulded façade system.

−	~~Measuring a total of~~ 15,000 sq. m of mixed-use space, and topped with a large roof garden, the 15-storey tower provides a combination of commercial, office and residential units.	+	Creating 15,000 sq. m of mixed-use space, and topped with a large roof garden, the 15-storey tower provides a combination of commercial, office and residential units.

−	[[File:Gaia2.jpg]]	+	[[File:Gaia2.jpg\|link=File:Gaia2.jpg]]

−	The building ~~utilises~~ a ~~repeatable~~ pattern ~~system~~ to reduce the ~~overall amount~~ of ~~molds~~ used in forming the distinctive ~~white façade. This material process, known as~~ glass fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) ~~is sprayed directly onto the surface~~.	+	The building uses a repeating pattern to reduce the number of moulds used in forming the distinctive glass fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) façade.

−	[[File:Gaia3.jpg]]	+	[[File:Gaia3.jpg\|link=File:Gaia3.jpg]]

−	The benefits of this sinuous façade material ~~are~~ the efficiency and ease of its installation~~. The panels measure 4 m and can be reused~~. A system of adjustable metallic connections allows easy alignment of the complex forms.	+	The benefits of this sinuous façade material include the efficiency and ease of its installation. A system of adjustable metallic connections allows easy alignment of the complex forms, and the 4m panels can be reused.

−	[[File:Gaia4.jpg]]	+	[[File:Gaia4.jpg\|link=File:Gaia4.jpg]]

−	As the first new construction in the neighbourhood, the intention behind the design was to combine ~~the existing and~~ diverse elements to produce a ‘play of light and shadow of the surroundings’. Carved around the perimeter are deep balconies, intended to help reduce solar gain and also allow large glazing sections to be used without reducing ~~passive climate~~ controlled spaces.	+	As the first new construction in the neighbourhood, the intention behind the design was to combine diverse elements to produce a ‘play of light and shadow of the surroundings’. Carved around the perimeter are deep balconies, intended to help reduce solar gain and also allow large glazing sections to be used without reducing the efficiency of the passively-controlled internal spaces.

−	[[File:Gaia-building5.jpg]]	+	[[File:Gaia-building5.jpg\|link=File:Gaia-building5.jpg]]

	[All images © Sebastián Crespo]		[All images © Sebastián Crespo]

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Completed at the end of 2016, the Gaia Building is being heralded as a new landmark for the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Designed by Leppanen + Anker Arquitectos, the building uses an innovative molded façade system.

Measuring a total of 15,000 sq. m of mixed-use space, and topped with a large roof garden, the 15-storey tower provides a combination of commercial, office and residential units.

[[File:Gaia2.jpg]]

The building utilises a repeatable pattern system to reduce the overall amount of molds used in forming the distinctive white façade. This material process, known as glass fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) is sprayed directly onto the surface.

[[File:Gaia3.jpg]]

The benefits of this sinuous façade material are the efficiency and ease of its installation. The panels measure 4 m and can be reused. A system of adjustable metallic connections allows easy alignment of the complex forms.

[[File:Gaia4.jpg]]

As the first new construction in the neighbourhood, the intention behind the design was to combine the existing and diverse elements to produce a ‘play of light and shadow of the surroundings’. Carved around the perimeter are deep balconies, intended to help reduce solar gain and also allow large glazing sections to be used without reducing passive climate controlled spaces.

[[File:Gaia-building5.jpg]]

[All images © Sebastián Crespo]

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