Three Options, One Choice. West End Ferry Terminal Design

You spoke. We listened, and we are ready to hear from you again. We are happy with the feedback we received on West End Ferry Terminal Project during our public consultations in February 2022. The primary concern focused on the aesthetics of the building. Now we wish to hear from a wider cross-section of the Virgin Islands community and get feedback from as many voices as possible in the process. Select your choice from the three façade options: Futuristic, Modern, or West Indian. The internal layout of the building has received feedback from key stakeholders and the majority to all of their requirements have been met.

FUTURISTIC AND ORGANIC: OPTION A	CLASSIC MODERN: OPTION B	WEST INDIES: OPTION C
PROS	PROS	PROS
1. Modern façade, which allows integration of innovative hurricane prevention and flood protection measures 2. Maximized solar panel areas on the roof and the façade for energy harvesting and roof shading. 3. Sophisticated and flexible façade solution - open and closed - for two types of weather: During nice weather the façade is open to welcome arriving and waiting guests. During bad weather and hurricanes, the hurricane shutters will be closed and protect the building. 4. Double layered façade which provides shadow during high radiation impact. 5. Mainly conventional construction materials and methods are used such as reinforced concrete beams, columns, slabs for the superstructure. 6. Space for solar panels: 2300 m²	1. Functional and efficient façade layout with conventional solutions. 2. Solar panels could be installed on the roof. 3. The façade is double layered and provides shadow for the glazing behind. 4. Space for solar panels: 1200m²	1. Façade design reflects local vernacular building tradition of the West Indies. 2. Façade is easy to build by local construction workers with low effort. 3. The façade shows values of the “Traditional BVI tourism industry”. 4. The façade is double layered and provides shadow for the glazing behind. 5. The building shows the traditional integration of Building and Landscape because of its segmentation. 6. Space for solar panels: 1600m² but needs special roof shingles to keep traditional appearance.
CONS	CONS	CONS
1. Construction costs are higher compared to the other options. 2. Some construction elements of the facade must be imported such as hurricane proof glazing and shutters and might need external subcontractors.	1. Less area for solar panel installation. 2. There is no “Double Function” – open and closed for different weather scenarios	1. If solar panels are installed on the roof, the traditional character of the building will disappear. 2. A lot of “dead space” under the roof without natural light. 3. Floor plans and masterplan layout must be adjusted to fit into the selected option. 4. There is no “Double Function” – open and closed for different weather scenarios. 5. In comparison to Option A and B less resilient to severe hurricanes and flooding events