Sirocco Works - Belfast
Julia Aleksandra Szymborska,
Ulster University
The Sirocco project's overarching goal is to effectively extend the city centre towards the eastern bank of the River Lagan. Its primary objective is to cultivate inviting public spaces, foster connections between neighbourhoods and communities, and offer a diverse range of land uses for all residents. Achieving equilibrium among social, economic, and environmental considerations is paramount, necessitating the completion of the city centre, the rejuvenation of the waterfront, and the promotion of sustainability. It is a project of mid- and tall-rise mixed-use buildings with a variety of housing ranges. The proposed construction for this project is a concrete frame with pre-cast concrete floors on all levels. The building has an exposed steel structure at levels where the tower begins to allow for the creation of terraces at a set back, reducing solar gain in apartments and reducing overheating.
