UNStudio's TBC Forum in Tbilisi, Georgia
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UNStudio’s new TBC Bank headquarters broke ground on the hills of Tbilisi in Georgia, earlier this week.UNStudio’s design for the new TBC Bank headquarters breaks away from the traditional closed and introverted working model previously favored in the banUNStudio's TBC Forum in Tbilisi, Georgia
UNStudio’s new TBC Bank headquarters broke ground on the hills of Tbilisi in Georgia, earlier this week.UNStudio’s design for the new TBC Bank headquarters breaks away from the traditional closed and introverted working model previously favored in the banking industry. Instead, UNStudio proposes a flexible, open, and responsive system, a cultural hub that will act as a catalyst for the development of a new area of the city, promoting socio-economic development through the creation of a financial knowledge center and innovation platform, as stated by the architects.According to UNStudio, the Forum’s location acts as a key driver within the design. The new headquarters is situated within the natural setting of the Lisi Lake resort, merging work, culture, and nature and becoming an integrated part of a green journey from the Georgian capital through the local landscape and vineyards. The design is inspired by the historic highland village of Shatili, a stone and mortar village of clustered towers and balconies that embrace the surrounding landscape, underlining the central role of the unification of nature and architecture.“Encouraging movement and interaction as a means to achieving social sustainability was also central to our design. The bank is thus organized into departmental clusters, which are connected by double and triple height social nodes that host communal programs. These semi-public spaces create vertical sequences within the building for flexible and interactive socialization and connection. Through the use of staircases and active circulation as an integral part of the work environment, the TBC Forum creates a continuous three dimensional workflow where people meet, socialize, and share knowledge,” as stated by UNStudio.The TBC Forum is defined by three main programs, which inform the three clusters that interact around the public esplanade. TBC HQ will serve as the new Headquarters of TBC Bank. The Innovation Lab will serve as the new center for the research and generation of new ideas. The Culture Hub will combine galleries, restaurants, daycare, and co-working spaces, thereby enabling interaction between diverse fields of interest.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the project. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more