/Stratified Solidity

This project investigates how heavy facade systems can express both permanence and transformation. Soultana constructs a dialog between smooth and eroded surfaces using coral limestone panels and adobe earth blocks—each embedded with intricate ventilation, insulation, and structural logic. The dual-wall system articulates the boundary between interior and exterior through precise detailing of substructures, vapor barriers, and acoustic insulation, creating a façade that is as performative as it is expressive. With layered cavities and material transitions, the envelope becomes a climatic mediator while simultaneously telling a story of craft, sedimentation, and decay. The result is an evocative study of how solid construction can be sculpted to engage with both thermal demands and architectural narrative.

Eda’s project transforms the high-tech legacy of the Lloyd’s Building into a warm, human-scaled reinterpretation using sustainable materials and natural construction methods. Through a palette of glulam beams, bamboo rattan weaves, CLT, and bio-based ductwork, the design emphasizes the performative and poetic aspects of building skins. The envelope becomes a layered system—transparent, tactile, and expressive—where ducts and bracing are not hidden but celebrated. By integrating insulation, acoustic layering, and crafted finishes, Eda challenges the coldness of industrial expression and offers an alternative vision rooted in low-carbon construction, tactility, and environmental sensitivity.