Seismic Isolation and Foundation: The Invisible Layer

A cross-section view. The building is entirely lifted, with a seismic isolation bearing layer installed between the foundation and the superstructure. Gaps are left around the perimeter for horizontal displacement, and the edges are finished with removable trench covers. The appearance above ground remains completely identical to the original. Avoid: adding visible reinforcement components above ground, allowing the height of the seismic isolation layer to alter the relationship between the building and the ground, sealing off the gaps and losing displacement space, neglecting the needs for surrounding drainage and maintenance.

Translated from Chinese by AI.

一張剖面式的畫面。建築被整體抬起,在基礎與上部結構之間裝入一層隔震支承,四周留出可以水平位移的空隙,外圍用可拆的地溝蓋板收口。地面以上的外觀與原本完全相同。避免:在地面以上加入可見的補強構件、讓隔震層的高度改變建築與地面的關係、把空隙封死失去位移空間、忽略周邊排水與檢修的需求。