客户的要求是为纳尔逊-曼德拉大学海洋科学校区创造一个新的 "入口 "建筑和形象，同时在一个专门的研究环境中提供一系列专门的学术空间。该建筑被概念化为一个大型的内部阳台空间，被衔接成一个三层楼的多层门厅空间，将主要的流通轴线与内部更多的私人空间联系起来。内部规划包含一些专门的研究空间、专业实验室、办公室和会议区，以及一个用于培训的8米深的潜水箱，它也是西侧立面衔接的一个组成部分。
The client brief called for the creation of a new ‘entrance’ building and identity for the Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus, while also providing a series of dedicated academic spaces within a specialized research environment. The building is conceptualized as a large internal veranda space, articulated as a triple-volume, multi-layered foyer space which links the main circulation spine with the more private spaces within. The internal planning contains a number of dedicated research spaces, specialized laboratories, offices, and meeting areas as well as an eight-meter-deep diving tank used for training purposes, which also forms an integral part of the western fa?ade articulation.
三维的遮阳层进一步阐明了建筑的主立面，同时通过一天中不断变化的阴影模式在内部定义了一种独特的美学。建筑结构被概念化为裸露的混凝土和钢结构之间的立体构成，在主门厅空间内明显地衔接起来，从而沿着主流通轴线创造出清晰的节奏。在主立面中整合潜水箱元素也带来了一些结构和流通方面的挑战，同时也为主建筑立面提供了一个独特的个性存在。
A three-dimensional sun-screen layer further articulates the main building fa?ade while defining a unique aesthetic internally through the ever-changing shadow patterns throughout the day. The building structure is conceptualized as a stereometric composition between exposed concrete and structural steel, distinctly articulated within the main Foyer space thereby creating a clear rhythm along the main circulation spine. Integration of the dive tank element within the main fa?ade also posed a number of structural and circulation challenges while at the same time offering a unique character presence along the main building fa?ade.
在内部，该建筑试图整合各种层次的景观和被动设计元素，从而为主要的门厅空间创造一个 "生活 "的方面。这也为用户提供了在不同层面上与建筑接触的机会，无论是作为游客还是专门的用户。内部装修的选择旨在找到一个长期低维护的平衡点，同时创造一个独特的当代学术机构的整体空间美学。
Internally the building seeks to integrate various layers of landscaping and passive design elements thereby creating a ‘living’ aspect to the main Foyer spaces. This also offers users the opportunity to engage with the building on various levels either as a visitor as well as dedicated users. The choice of internal finishes aims to find a balance between long-term low maintenance while creating an overall spatial aesthetic of a distinctly contemporary academic institution.
外部景观沿着建筑边缘被精心整合，旨在创造积极的空间，提供参与和互动的机会。新建筑进一步寻求在校园内建立一个清晰的视觉识别和参考点，校园内主要是20世纪70年代建造的2层功利性建筑。
External landscaping was carefully integrated along the building edges aiming to create positive spaces offering opportunities for engagement and interaction. The new building further seeks to establish a clear visual identity and point of reference within the Campus which is largely dominated by 2-storey utilitarian structures constructed throughout the 1970s.
