Overview
Project name: Whitney Water Purification Facility
Project owner: South Central Connecticut General Water Authority
Location: New Haven CT
Architect:
Steven Holl Architects
Full project profile:
http://www.aiatopten.org/hpb/overview.cfm?ProjectID=839
Designed to provide water to South Central Connecticut, the Whitney Water Purification Facility also features a public park and educational facility. The water purification occurs beneath the park (a 30,000 ft2 green roof), while the operational programs are housed in a 360-foot long stainless steel building that forms a reflective line in the landscape.
Like an inverted drop of water, the building's shape creates a curvilinear interior space that opens onto expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The interior facilities include an exhibition lobby, laboratories, a lecture hall, conference spaces, and extensive operational facilities.
