Studio Nicoletti Associati | The POD Exhibition Hall

in Architecture by editor — 3:25 pm | June 14, 20120 comments

In the area of Petaling Jaya, west of Kuala Lumpur, a great urban development is under way for the establishment of a new urban centre. As a landmark for this area, the Developer wanted to host his on-site offices and sale’s showroom in an iconic pavilion that would reflect the spirit and the architectural style of the whole development.

Studio Nicoletti Associati | The POD Exhibition Hall

Water droplets in nature was the inspiration for ‘The Pod’ pavilion structure creating a dynamic spherical form resulting in a primitive building archetype with a modern twist. The round and soft shape of The Pod is formed as a series of elliptical sections of variable widths and heights. Slithers of windows brings natural daylight into the spaces below. Internally the pavilion is divided into two parts: one zone is dedicated to the office area and the other contains the main showroom.

The building appears to be sliced diagonally into a series of ribbons which wrap up and over the building creating a dynamic space within, forming a layered protective shell. The structure is fabricated from tubular steel members with the exterior skin made of spectrally reflective aluminium panels. The exterior skin colour shades change’s depending on the reflection of the sun, dynamically.

The Pod is surrounded by a greenery with a reflective water pool wrapping around the edges that will contribute to the Bioclimatic behaviour and wellness of its inhabitants.

Location: Petaling Jaya – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Architects: Studio Nicoletti Associati | Luca F. Nicoletti, Serina Hijjas
Firm: Studio Nicoletti Associati Italy and Hijjas Kasturi Associates Sdn, Malaysia
Developer: MKH Group, Malaysia
Construction: Bina Jurati Sdn Bhd
Dimension: 800 sqm

Built: 2010
Services: Concept Design, Design Development, Contract Documentation and Construction.
Photo: H. Lim Ho