Tobacco Monopoly Building

Notes

The exterior envelope of the building is made of parallel walls that inversely alternate between solids and voids; this came as an architectural solution to reflect direct sunlight and transform it into ambient light as it enters the building. These walls are painted with a reflective material to enhance this effect, while still avoiding creating sun glare. Chadirji has also designed on the façade window frames large enough in depth and height to create usable spaces within them.

Sources

Chadirji, Rifaat, Al-Ukhaider and the Crystal Palace, London: Riad El-Rayyes Books Ltd, 1991, pp. 152-156

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