Also, we want it to be an example of how a man-made structure can be part of a natural ecosystem in terms of materials and design.

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The building works as one unit but is grasped as three smaller buildings. Each volume contains a department – Water process, Administration and Service. Each of the volumes are designed and programmed to optimize its function. It has been an overall concept to incorporate and accentuate the relation of the building towards Nature and the outdoor spaces. In that way, the volumes and outdoor spaces of the water supply can be experienced as a courtyard where both indoor and outdoor circulation connect the functions of the building. However, in contrast to the classical central courtyard closed by three facades, our building creates a higher level of synergy between the three volumes by organizing them “parallel” to each other. At the same time, the volumes are rotated slightly to each other, which results in a converge of outdoor spaces and indoor spaces to a whole, where outdoor, indoor and in-between movement feel naturally. Natural day light and ventilation are integrated in the building to create a good indoor climate for staff and visitors.