ABSTRACT
The underlying themes of the project were reinforced by a masterplan for the physical and economic regeneration of the Inner Harbour — the final piece of which is Eurogate, a crescent-shaped building containing a hotel, conference centre, offices and shops, and which is located at the heart of the scheme. When completed, the Eurogate complex will have the largest solar array of photovoltaic cells in Europe. Designed to generate electricity for the building, as well as the wider site, the photovoltaics are integrated into the south facing façade, acting like a giant billboard and amply demonstrating how modern photovoltaic cells can be used to great aesthetic effect. By reducing the dependence of the harbour development on the national grid, the scheme takes full advantage of German legislation which provides incentives for the use of renewable energy sources.
