Australian Silicon Valley
Year: 2021
Type: Architectural Concept
Building Type: Office Building
Client: Liral Group
Role: Concept design, climate analysis, parametric modeling, 3d rendering
System: Climate-Adaptive Kinetic Facade
Tools: 3ds Max, Lumion
Status: Concept Proposal
Location: Brisbane, Australia


This project explores the design of a climate-responsive kinetic facade for an existing three-storey office building in Brisbane, Australia, developed for Liral Group.
Liral Group is the parent company of Australian Silicon Valley (ASV), a technology-oriented organization operating under the tagline "Expanding Possibilities" and focused to sustainable growth and global technological collaboration.

The architectural challenge was to translate this identity into a building envelope that communicates technological intelligence while simultaneously improving environmental performance.
The design proposes a dynamic facade system based on organic, fluid geometries. Rather than acting as a static architectural surface, the facade operates as an adaptive interface between the building and its environment.

The upper levels are wrapped in a continuous perforated skin made of recyclable aluminum panels, each uniquely sized and curved. Rhombus-shaped kinetic modules function as an adaptive shading system driven by an electronically controlled dual-axis solar tracking mechanism powered by rooftop photovoltaic panels. As the modules rotate in response to solar conditions, the facade continuously changes its appearance, transforming the building envelope into an active, living surface while allowing occupants to control their degree of visual openness.

The existing office floors are relatively deep and organized as continuous open-plan workspaces, with daylight access limited to the street-facing side. This results in three largely uninterrupted office floors with minimal spatial variation. To counterbalance this condition, the design introduces a green recreational terrace. By extending the facade forward on the second and third levels, a buffer zone is created behind it, forming a shaded green oasis that improves microclimatic conditions and provides an informal space for rest and social interaction.

The ground floor utilizes low-emissivity glazing to reduce ultraviolet and infrared radiation without compromising daylight quality.

While grounded in free-form and parametric principles, the project maintains a clear and readable architectural geometry. The design draws inspiration from bionic systems, algorithmic processes, and climate-driven architecture, balancing technological complexity with human-scale perception.