The image above from e-architect shows part of the reason why l’Atelier d’Architecture Michel Rémon was announced as the winner of the international architectural competition for Tel Aviv University’s Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Center. A May 4, 2016 news item on Dexigner provides some explanation,

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“The final choice of the Nano building reflects the synergy between the technical needs defined by the research teams and our desire to provide an open and welcoming research environment,” commented Joseph Klafter, President of Tel Aviv University. “I have no doubt that the new building will help inspire outstanding research and global collaborations.”

The project for Tel Aviv University presents a matrix of vertical lines creating a “skin” covering the three-storey building. The structure will enable natural light control and balance out the interior-exterior ratio. Visually, the building will not feature windows or doors. [emphasis mine] Among the energy efficiency solutions suggested by the company is special glass to optimize sun energy, natural ventilation, solar panels to cool the building and a rainwater collection system. …

In place of a main door or entry, it seems, according to the image, this building will have an opening. I wonder what they mean ‘special glass’. Are the walls underneath those white strips supposed to be glass? That would explain the lack of obvious windows but how do you cool a ‘transparent’ building and deal with the glare during summer and deal with heat loss in the winter? Presumably the ‘special’ glass will address those issues.

Unfortunately, there isn’t much information available. L’Atelier d’Architecture Michel Rémon doesn’t have an announcement about this latest success on the company website. As for Tel Aviv University’s Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, their website also doesn’t have an announcement.

In any event, it’s a pretty nifty design.