Reparametrize Ateliers' design for the Al-Cham Bank Headquarters strategically revitalizes Damascus' modern architectural identity by integrating contextual heritage with contemporary principles. The building's façade, clad in locally sourced limestone, exhibits low thermal conductivity and high bending strength, facilitating reduced structural profiles and optimized thermal performance. Kerto-LVL wood screens with Low-E glazing, inspired by traditional "Mashrabiya," modulate sunlight and reinforce brand identity through integrated Islamic patterns. Internally, a multi-story atrium, echoing traditional courtyards, serves as the organizational nucleus, providing natural light and ventilation via a thermal convection system. This open-plan layout fosters transparency and integrates smart communication, surveillance, and security systems, underpinned by a comprehensive structured cabling network. Sustainability is integral, evidenced by optimized daylighting, rainwater harvesting, and passive solar control. The project embodies a high-performance smart building infrastructure, supporting an open-system platform and BYOD policies, secured by layered network protocols. Reparametrize Ateliers' innovative computational design approach delivers an intelligent, sustainable, and culturally responsive architectural solution, demonstrating a forward-looking paradigm for Damascus.
"The Al-Cham Bank Headquarters is a dialogue between Damascus' rich architectural heritage and the future of intelligent design. We have woven the threads of tradition with the fabric of innovation to create a structure that resonates with cultural significance while performing as a state-of-the-art financial institution." - Bilal Baghdadi Founder of Reparametrize Ateliers