Twentyfive.7 Experience Gallery & Show Village

Experience Gallery & Show Village

Design Concept Statement

Background – ’25 hours in a Day’

We were inspired by the ‘25-7’ concept of the Township; which aims to promote a vibrant, playful lifestyle beyond the conventional 24 hours in a day.

Place-making is an important element, and starts with the first structure in Twenty-five.7 – the Experience Gallery; and despite its smaller stature compared to its surroundings, the bold use of colors draw people in with ease.

Architectural – ‘Striking Icon’

The vibrancy of the development starts with the Experience Gallery, where a long span structure is designed to house a double-volume space.

The roofing material had to be discreet, functional, and sleek to allow the bright, striking façade to be highlighted as the focal point.

This application of the steel roofing shows how important the roof covering element is to the success of the project – complimenting but also adding value.

Planning – ‘Feather-like Open Plan’

The striking contrast between the bright façade and airy planning is evident when first entering the experience gallery – where the high ceilings and column-free planning are only made possible with a roof covering that is lightweight, almost feather-like to present a structural marvel.

Sustainability & Innovation – ‘Metal in Nature’

In terms of sustainability efforts, the gentle pitch of the roofing allows for solar panels to be installed with ease, with termination methods that are sleek and pleasing to the eye.

Flanked by the central lake, the landscape spills over to the surroundings; with the double volume spaces getting the prime vantage point to the nature beyond.

Community – ‘Shelter that Brings People Together’

Due to its central location- the experience gallery receives much footfall; hence the importance to view the space as a focal place-making element.

Crowds are drawn to attractions, open play spaces, and most importantly, shelter. The metal-cladded form is synonymous with the Twenty-five.7 branding, and the Experience Gallery is the first of its many kinds in the township, implementing a fresh aesthetic at its time – allowing communities to come together and form a long bond between Man and Building.