Conceptual study of a flexible high-rise

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Abstract

As the world is changing faster than ever, the idea of flexibility is becoming more and more relevant. Buildings are created for decades or even centuries, economies and societies are on the other hand becoming unstable and variable. The consideration about flexibility in architecture is therefore necessary. That is especially true for high-rises which are becoming an important part of sustainable development. High-rises that are able to adapt to constant changes are going to become an important part of urban fabric.

To better understand the main factors that make a high-rise flexible, a study of flexibility in high-rises is made. 40 examples of high-rises are analyzed with a help of 5 parameters that were chosen beforehand and then ranked based on their flexibility. Results of the study help determine main points of a flexible high-rise. These guidelines are then applied to the location in Ljubljana, where two multi-use high-rises are designed. The purpose of defining location and program is to prove, how the high-rise adapts to space and function within the framework of predetermined universal guidelines.