The Screen Office / ARK-architecture + AUDASave this picture!Office BuildingsTunis, TunisiaArchitects: ARK-architecture, AUDAAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:23000 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Bilel KhemakhemManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Fundermax, AGC Glass, Elements, Knauf, LG, Raico aluminium, Schindler, TPR ALUMINIUM Lead Architects: Mohamed Khemakhem, Bilel Khemakhem, Najib Saadallah More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture! Bilel KhemakhemText description provided by the architects. Nestled within Tunisia's premier business district, Les Berges du Lac 2, this edifice fully capitalizes on its prime location, situated at the heart of the country's economic and financial activities, making it an ideal choice for businesses eager to thrive in this dynamic environment.Save this picture!The design of "The Screen" posed a significant challenge for architects, who were tasked with making the most of a strategically located plot that could house a new urban landmark for the city. The objective was clear: to create a functional and iconic space that would attract tenants, visitors, and passersby while meeting contemporary standards of sustainability and comfort.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The project's office-oriented purpose, decided by the client, aimed to optimize the accommodation of future businesses. The major challenge was to reinvent office space to anticipate future developments. Thus, the building's architecture needed to incorporate essential features. The structural system of the project was at the core of its design.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The floors are defined by a repetitive grid of 5.5m x 5.5m, with flat beams that do not protrude, offering great flexibility for technical systems and interior layouts. The project's mass spans 16 meters in width, divided into three grids of varying heights. The central grid, primarily for circulation, houses all technical equipment, freeing up the maximum height for the grids facing the faades. This arrangement favors an abundance of natural light, thereby boosting productivity and the well-being of occupants. In Tunisia, where the number of sunny days is high, "The Screen" maximizes this energy resource through large windows adapted to the building's orientations. High-performance solar and thermal glazing has been selected to create a bright and comfortable work environment.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The project includes two basements dedicated to parking and technical spaces, as well as ten office floors connected by six panoramic elevators, offering occupants constant views of the urban environment. The top of "The Screen" is crowned by a rooftop with relaxation and dining areas, featuring a terrace that offers a 360 panoramic view of Tunis. This facility aims to combine relaxation and leisure for users.Save this picture!Aesthetically, the building has been meticulously sculpted. The main entrance, marked by an imposing glass structure, is backed by a double-inclined reinforced concrete wall clad in fluorescent yellow HPL panels. This hue, rarely used in local architecture, gives the project a unique and stimulating identity. Covered by the same fluorescent yellow panels, a distinctive structural element juts out from the main faade in a cantilever, housing an olive tree, paying homage to Tunisia's agricultural heritage and adding a touch of greenery to the composition.Save this picture!The building's exterior walls, made of double-layered thermal bricks locally produced with central rock wool insulation, reference Mediterranean architecture while being energy-efficient. Painted white, they seamlessly blend into the Tunisian architectural landscape. "The Screen" transforms the workspace by emphasizing openness, natural light, and the well-being of its occupants. This project embodies innovation and represents a notable advancement in office architecture in Tunisia.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Tunis, TunisiaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeARK-architectureOfficeAUDAOfficePublished on December 14, 2024Cite: "The Screen Office / ARK-architecture + AUDA" 14 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024716/the-screen-office-ark-architecture-plus-auda&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream