The Fifth Season’s form is no pure aesthetics; it is about context, environmental concerns and utilities.

Upon site analysis and creating connections with different elements, the building now sits at the end of the abandoned pier, where it used to connect the entire world with the RDM campus. It provides easy access from both land and water, and a great panoramic view of the dock and the outer harbor.

The building stretches an acute angle towards the west to dissipate majority eastern wind during the year; dissipated wind is then utilized for natural ventilation inside the building. It has a curved, tilted glazed façade for an excellent outward view, but at the same time avoiding direct sunlight glare and overheating.

The northern section of The Fifth Season is a climate-aware auditorium, where the shelter stretches over the round audience seats when it rains and hides when the sun shines.

Designed as RDM-campus’ future icon, the building reaches 15 meters at its tallest point to sit above surrounding buildings and to be seen from every angle around. The organic form integrates seamlessly into the pier and the water, and grows as far as a level below water. A passage connects the southeastern SEPC for a complete entertainment experience at the RDM-campus along one route.