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e celeberate the release of the tenth issue of Architecture Highlights. It is not a short or easy journey since we started it at the very beginning. We paid our best and went through

a lot in the past ten years. But, it is worthy of all hard efforts. From a small seed of a simple idea, gathering the wonderful architectural works and spread to the ones who love architecture, it has grown up to a luxuriant tree with each master piece enrich its life. The shinning names here are from different regions of the world with specific historical and cultural backgrounds, representing the epitome of architectural field nowadays. They are ACDF Architecture, AGi architects, Alberto Campo Baeza, C+S Architects, Dominique Coulon & associés, FORM / Kouichi Kimura Architects, Gonzalo Mardones Viviani, Hamonic+Masson & Associés, Henning Larsen Architects, Ingarden & Ewý Architekci, KWK PROMES Robert Konieczny, LoebCapote Arquitetura e Urbanismo, studio mk27, MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects, MOUNT FUJI ARCHITECTS STUDIO, Platform Architectures, Vírgula i, Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design.

ACDF Architecture Canada

8 14 18 24 28 32 36

Chalet Blanche Maison sur le Lac Repentigny Diane-Dufresne Art Center Adgear Playster Lightspeed, Phase 1 Lightspeed, Phase 2

AGi architects Spain

40 50 58 64

Hisham A. Alsager Cardiac Center Three Gardens House Wall House Wind Tower

Alberto Campo Baeza Spain

70 78 84

Cala House DOMUS AUREA House of the Infinite

C+S Architects Italy

92 Chiarano Primary School 100 1.14 The Kite, Fontaniva School Center

Dominique Coulon & associés France 106 ‘Simone Veil’ group of schools in Colombes 116 Home for dependent elderly people and nursing home in Orbec 124 Media library [Third-Place] in Thionville FORM / Kouichi Kimura Architects Japan 136 142 150 156 166 176 Gonzalo Mardones Viviani Chile 182 186 198 208 216

House for a Photographer House of Scenes Courtyard House House of Silence Scape House Complex Center of Traditions Lo Barnechea Hornitos Hotel House RP MO House Terraza Offices

Hamonic+Masson & Associés France 222 New’R Building Henning Larsen Architects Denmark 230 Kolding Campus at the University of Southern Denmark 242 Moesgaard Museum Ingarden & Ewý Architekci Poland 250 ICE Krakow Congress Centre KWK PROMES Robert Konieczny Poland 262 270 278 284

National Museum in Szczecin Living-Garden House in Katowice Living-Garden House in Izbica Konieczny's Ark

LoebCapote Arquitetura e Urbanismo Brazil 290 Knorr Bremse 296 Santander Bank Data Center studio mk27 Brazil 302 Jungle House 312 Ramp House 320 Caledonian Somosaguas MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Canada 330 Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus Library & Student Centre 336 Chinguacousy Sports Park Redevelopment 342 Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre & Edmonton Eskimo’s Field House MOUNT FUJI ARCHITECTS STUDIO Japan 348 Seto 352 Shore House 358 Geo Metria Platform Architectures France 364 Aquitanis Headquarters Vírgula i Portugal 370 Hotel Minho Renewal and Extension Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design USA 376 Kaleida Health, Clinical and Medical Research Building

ACDF Architecture Chalet Blanche Cap à l’Aigle, Canada

that was applied to the ancestral homes of the area. The wood is smooth

This cottage residence is the expression of the atmosphere sought by

or raw textured and, at times, creates an openwork siding, depending on

its owner. The social nature of the house, its openness to family, friendly,

the façade, bringing lightness and joy to the house.

and sometimes professional exchanges are favoured by its composition

The “Blanche” Chalet, whose name evokes the spirit of the vernacular

that sensitively juxtaposes the spaces of common life and the private

houses of the region, is situated in La Malbaie’s area of the “Terrasses

The four bedrooms of the “Blanche” Chalet are centrally located in order

life (bedrooms). The abundant use of fenestration underlines a constant

Cap à l’Aigle”. Its simple and pure architecture gently complements the

to maximize the panoramic views of the living spaces that are at the top

connection between the interior and nature, including the lake and the

landscape of Charlevoix in a modern fashion.

level. The kitchen and dining room are characterized by large 360-degree

forest. The use of natural materials, such as stone, wood, and steel

fenestration, while the living space is housed in a floating overhang whose

in pure and unique forms links the building to the context and invites

The raw concrete materiality of the lower level is a nod to the stone

unique form is reminiscent of the structure of vernacular bridges. This

contemplation.

foundations of the old wooden barns that once swept the landscape. This

raised volume allows for a direct experience of the enchanting sunsets

base also serves as the foundation for the main entrance and houses the

of Cap à l’Aigle and the shimmering reflections of the estuary of the St.

technical functions of the cottage. Perched on the podium, the upper two

Lawrence within the comforts of the home.

Photography: Adrien Williams

levels are clad in a white stained wood, which is reminiscent of lime plaster 9

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ACDF Architecture Maison sur le Lac MemphrĂŠmagog lac, Canada

The house naturally takes up this idea of the local landscape so often

demonstrated their desire to return to a balanced lifestyle, simple

panoramic, except that the limits of a fence are used here to define the

technologies, and materials requiring little maintenance. Thus, the house is

space, creating a place for the program by trapping the substance of

distinguished by a reduced footprint, the absence of a complex mechanical

Two Sisters & The Rural Landscape

landscape in its center. Vernacular typology of the Eastern Townships, the

system and its vernacular approach.

Located on the shores of Lake Memphremagog in the Eastern Townships,

wooden farm buildings and sustainable construction made of field stone, is

The Maison sur le Lac is a secondary residence designed for two clients

reinterpreted to define the modern house that is generously opened on the

No traditional HVAC system is installed in the residence. Only passive

who are native to the region, and currently oscillate between Montreal

landscape.

principles are proposed to ensure proper ventilation and solar gain

and Magog. Rapidly, the two clients who love music, nature and the

control. To minimize heat gain in the summer, variations in relief if the

land expressed their desire for a home with an open living area, where

Context

wood band sometimes act as a sunscreen or sometimes as a structural

gastronomy and good dishes are prepared in direct relation to nature and

The residence is intended to be approached from the south of the site.

wall or semi-transparent screen. Combined with an envelope and glazing

the lake. At the heart of the space thus settle the three strong and unifying

Upon arrival, the overlapping horizontal bands that extend from East to

with exceptional insulation, natural ventilation through North-South and

elements of the project: the kitchen, the dining table and the piano.

West highlight the concept of the wooden enclosure. The hemlock paneling

roof overhangs carefully oriented according to daylight ensure occupant

shifts from a semi-transparent substance, hiding the inner courtyard at the

comfort.

Like Memphremagog`s landscape, the house is built with openness

entrance of the house, to a more conventional opaque envelope. Large

as a mindset, without physical boundaries. The starting point for the

horizontal windows reflect the surrounding nature and the nearby lake.

architecture is that of the immediate landscape; the scenic beauty of the

The local hemlock wood which is the main material of the residence is left natural and will gain a gray patina over time. The house will slowly begin

surroundings. Large agricultural lands and valleys, whose only visual limits

The resulting wooden object is solidly anchored to the ground by a

to blend in with the natural environment, fitting perfectly into the trees that

are fences and stone walls, extending to the horizon and opening again to

concrete mass that conserves the traces of the hemlock, like fossilized

already inhabit the site. The use of local materials, such as reclaimed barn

other mountainous landscapes.

wood. On the western side, a screened porch is oriented towards the view

boards that make up the built-in furniture and the central staircase, provide

of the sunsets over the lake, while the eastern garage/workshop includes

a direct link to rural buildings that are proof of longevity and durability.

Located in the center of the site, the fence is redefined as a continuous

the technical spaces of the house and contributes to defining the interior

Recycled from the agrarian walls of the surroundings, the polished stone

wood band. From the ground, the wood band rises and envelops the

courtyard, which is sheltered from the wind and acts as a secondary

floor paving covers the entire ground level and acts as thermal mass. The

living spaces by modulating the openings of the house. The horizontal

terrace. In contrast to the light wood hemlock, the stone mass at both ends

comfort, simplicity and warmth of the materials chosen are conducive to

openings define panoramic views of nature and the lake. Experiences

of the house firmly anchors the building to the ground, reminiscent of tree

the family atmosphere desired by the dwellers and subtly accompany the

with the landscape are many and varied. And despite the changing views,

roots that envelope rock masses.

aromas of sugar tarts that simmer in the kitchen!

Balance, Materiality and Reuse

Photography: Adrien Williams

simplicity and volumetric organization of the house are based on this simple anchorage to the site.

The clients, elderly and tired of accumulating superfluous goods, 15

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ACDF Architecture Repentigny Diane-Dufresne Art Center Repentigny, Canada

The building’s overall form further helps attract residents. The studio

array of skylights.

reinterpreted classical principles — a carefully proportioned colonnade in front of a calm reflecting pool, a monolithic materiality, and a solid,

The classic-meets-contemporary appearance helps establish a sense of

With the Centre d’Art Diane Dufresne, ACDF Architecture has created a

reassuring appearance — with its signature, contemporary sophistication.

familiarity and the porous circulation allows the public to weave through

new arts centre for the suburban municipality of Repentigny, providing a

A number of the columns are off kilter to foster moments of encounter;

layers of the building, informally experiencing the art. Visitors can wander

dynamic core where residents can take in stirring arts and culture without

the materiality is a glinting stainless steel; and the inner mass is sub-

along through the newly landscaped forecourt, crossing a slatted wooden

getting on the highway to nearby Montreal. The centre’s architecture,

divided into three sinuous, Aalto-esque volumes, each of which conceals

promenade that transverses the serenity of the reflecting pool (which

including its siting, massing, circulation and materiality, are instrumental

the centre’s multipurpose room, dance recital space and main gallery

doubles as a filter for storm water runoff). They can walk through the

in reinventing the desired community image. It plays with notions of

area. These spaces again balance functionality and flair. Each interior is

exterior colonnade, which also functions as an open-air exterior gallery,

rootedness while gesturing to a vibrant future, instilling a sense of

understated to let the art shine, and was designed to optimize acoustics

and absorb the creativity of the place without stepping inside the building.

belonging and optimism. Familiar yet distinct, it invites visitors in and

and lighting.

Or they can enter the interiors, and explore the galleries of linger in the

encourages long, lingering stays.

interior colonnade. Beyond contemporizing the façade, the building’s materiality deftly acts as

With this project, the Municipality of Repentigny and ACDF conceived

a beacon — important, as the structure is set back from the nearby roads.

Importantly, the centre contributes to the community regardless of the time

of the centre as a part of a larger master plan. It is the kick-off element

The row of shimmering columns gleams in the sun, their reflectivity calling

of day. At night, it acts as a lantern, activating the surrounding park, and

to transform a once-sparse, underutilized park into a cultural corridor

to passers-by as well as amplifying and dramatizing the surroundings,

making serene reflections in the pond — reflections that express a sense

with thematic gardens, a civic plaza and a theatre. Part of the broader

such as sunlight, vegetation, and seasonal colours. The qualities of the

of temporality, and which will instill a sense of calm for years to come.

redevelopment scheme is to provide connections between previously

cladding also echo those of the bell towers of the Église de la Purification-

disjointed, bungalow-lined streets. The design team positioned the

de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie, the oldest church in the Montreal

building at the nexus of new walking paths, linking a main boulevard with

region. To contrast the metal’s slickness, the three sinuous volumes in the

surrounding residential lanes, helping to draw people to the site.

interior are clad in locally sourced wood, which emanates warmth under an 19

Photography: Adrien Williams

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ACDF Architecture Adgear Montreal, Canada

the individual offices. Like a mirror, the slick and elegant surfaces reflect

using the glass panels, ACDF’s design invites light from both the front and

and showcase the richness of the building’s rough clay bricks and wood

the rear of the building to meet in the centre and illuminate the space. The

beams. ACDF deliberately exposed the beams, stone inserts, the brick

main staircase – clad in robin’s egg blue perforated steel – allows sunlight

AdGear – a fast-growing digital marketing agency founded in Montreal

patterns, and celebrated their imperfections, enjoying how they narrate the

to pass through, further maximizing the natural light. The new staircase

in 2010, and now an independent branch of Samsung Electronics –

history of the building.

evokes the building’s industrial past, while its angular geometry nods to

commissioned ACDF Architecture to design its new headquarters located

a more contemporary era. Bringing together straight lines with finesse,

on McGill Street, in Old Montreal. AdGear is a young and innovative firm,

They added sections of golden, textured wallpaper that provide the space

and sheer volume with transparency, the staircase plays with the different

and they wanted ACDF to provide them with a functional space for the

with a surprising air of nobility and underscore the elegantly embossed

depths of its materials, continuing the theme of contrast that defines

company’s 60 employees, that would play up the contrast between their

tin ceilings. Throughout they created framing black walls - made from

AdGear’s headquarters. The staircase also possesses a unifying nature:

historic setting and their and innovative company culture.

Gypsum - to provide contrast and create a velvet-like frames to the shiny

more than just a connection between two large areas, it encourages

wallpaper. Black chalkboard walls located at the center of the open space

employee cohesion and team building.

Originally built in 1886 as a dry goods warehouse, the property was

are handy communication tools for the employees, and whiteboard panels

transformed into office space in the late 1990s. ACDF developed the space

cleverly positioned against the surrounding brick, encourage staff to have

ACDF’s design of this engaging, functional environment makes the most

comprised from two adjoining buildings using the party wall to designate

impromptu stand-up meetings and give them the ability to literally write on

of the space’s brick-and-timber shell and historical features, while inserting

two distinct zones in the office. On one side, a casual, open area unfolds,

the walls and take ownership of their environment.

contemporary elements to a create a thoughtful union of old and new,

while the other side is devoted to offices and workspaces. Throughout the

symbolizing AdGear’s rich and textured past, present and future.

two floors, the rough red brick and stone of the central wall contrasts with

One of the challenges with this 10,000-square-foot space was to draw

new materials such as the new polished glass panes used to separate

natural light into the deep floor plates. By keeping an open floor plan and 25

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ACDF Architecture Playster Montreal, Canada

walls to create a variety of vibrant, new private spaces, thus saving

A white corridor balances the strong identity of the colourful areas. It acts

resources and money.

as a spine, connecting meeting rooms and links the bright sections to one another, and functions as a place of respite from the lively vibe of the

Playster is a young and fast-growing company that provides a global

The architects proposed an exciting chromatic pattern that reinvents the

offices. White vinyl panels in the corridor define several breakout areas

subscription-based entertainment service, with offices in New York

18,000-square-foot space. Reminiscent of the company’s logo, blocks of

where employees can have a chat and rest from their busy schedules.

and Los Angeles. ACDF Architecture was commissioned to design its

colour saturate the walls and carpets creating a strong visual impact and

headquarters on Peel Street in downtown Montreal. To give their clients

demarcate different zones in a fluid progression. The colours encourage

Playster now enjoys flexible and stimulating offices, where creative work

an environment suited to the company’s high energy and creativity, the

team gatherings in the open space and stimulate a sense of belonging

emerges from fruitful social interactions.

architects transformed the space using a contemporary, open concept

among the employees as each team has its own colour. ACDF’s flexible,

design highlighted by a clever play of bright colours and white surfaces.

open-plan workspace design adapts to small-group work sessions as well

Making the most out of the original setting, the architects used the existing

as large collaborative and creative atmospheres. 29

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ACDF Architecture Lightspeed, Phase 1 Montreal, Canada

art juxtapose industrial, found elements that speak to the building’s long

pavilions. The cabanas are adjacent to the “pool,” a kitchen-side common

history.

area that references the backyard swimming pool at the previous office. The aqua-coloured area has a teal epoxy floor and fiberglass stools with a

For the new global headquarters of Lightspeed, a burgeoning, Montreal-

Soaring double height spaces were revealed, with their immense timber

waterlogged pattern, both of which make the area feel as dream-like as the

based developer of point-of-sale software, ACDF Architecture reinvigorated

beams, that were obscured during a 1950s remodeling; retained the

swim-up bar at your favourite resort.

three floors of the historical Viger train station and hotel, a nearly forgotten,

rough-hewn brick walls that remained after the structure was stripped of its

chateau style building whose pointed turrets overlook a prominent civic

asbestos in the early 2000s; and left unadorned the ends of monumental,

In the open-plan workspaces, stark white systems furniture streaks past

square. The studio did so by preserving the found, raw elements of the

studded steel girders as they slide in and out of the work spaces.

the preserved ruins of industrial-age relics, soaring timber ceilings, garret-

once-abandoned space, superimposing a layer of select, slick, wit-filled

like nooks and elegantly frayed brick walls. The new-old contrast, as

elements that pop against the roughness and reflect the clients’ dynamic,

A similar sense of humour pervades the rest of the space. Three laminate

well as the infusion of Jason Botkin’s graphic, abstract lines and shapes,

creative and vigorous brand.

cabana-shaped meeting pavilions were installed in the lobby. Each looks

inspires a dramatic synergy that sparks the imagination and helps the

like a mini, high-gloss house, a nod to the comforts of home as well as

youthful employees create.

ACDF forged connections between the past and the future, reflecting the

Lightspeed’s previous, much-smaller office, which was in a residential

unique heritage and joie de vivre of its locale. Contemporary interventions

neighbourhood. An extra layer of wit heightens the sense of play: the studio

such as slick glass walls, colourful pavilions, vibrant furniture and graphic

painted permanent “shadows” on the adjacent floor and walls outside the 33

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ACDF Architecture Lightspeed, Phase 2 Montreal, Canada

a careful intervention that preserves the original building’s rich heritage.

Station and the 1912 Berri Railway Station, the alley is a space where eras

Remnants of the existing shell offer a backdrop to the contemporary

and people meet. With its comfortable atmosphere and its long counters

atmosphere of the office space. The architects uncovered remaining bricks

calibrated for large-size gatherings, the room can accommodate up to 300

Lightspeed commissioned ACDF Architecture – the designers for the

and stones to expose the raw material, and created a dynamic contrast

people and can provide a meeting place for the whole Lightspeed team.

first phase of the firm’s headquarters – to create a new floor dedicated

between old rough walls and new rectilinear geometry that highlights the

The central position of the alley divides the floor in two: a clean and edgy

to product development. Inspired by the contrast between the historic

space’s qualities.

space on one side, an industrial environment on the other. Adapted to the

railway station and the growing tech company, ACDF created a functional

visionary work of development teams, the new floor of Lightspeed’s office

and lively office space. The new floor provides an ideal environment for

Passing through the old central wall, we reach “the alley”, a common

is a real innovation hub, while also providing an engaging and inspiring

development teams, expressing at the same time the audacious and

space where the industrial past of the building is more noticeable. The

workspace.

creative nature of Lightspeed.

glossy floor finish of this area exposes the concrete and terrazzo patterns. The black paint on the ceiling conceals the ducts and piping without hiding

Following in the footsteps of their design for the first floor, ACDF opted for

Photography: Adrien Williams

them completely. Located at the junction between the 1898 Viger Railway 37

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GROUND FLOOR level+1.19

AGi architects Hisham A. Alsager Cardiac Center

necessary protection for the harsh weather of Kuwait and ensures a highly

easier as possible.

Al Sabah Medical Area, Kuwait

sustainable performance with low maintenance.

Medical buildings are usually perceived as spaces with negative

The anatomic scheme of the heart and its mechanism within the whole

disposed as small specialized self-managed cells (managed by one doctor

connotations, specifically when referring to rehabilitation centers where

human body was used for the design of the project. The heart is the central

and his team), and have three spaces: two exam rooms and one consult

patients stay for long periods of time. Therefore, in the design process

muscle of the system, which pumps blood to nourish the rest of organs

office, with their own waiting area. Each “cell” is organized between

of the Hisham A. Alsager Cardiac Center, our aim was to change this

and cells within it. The heart is present in the design of the central atrium:

courtyards, providing all rooms with natural light, ventilation, and privacy

perception and to build a positive space, one that is able to act as a hub for

a three storeys height red colored space onto which the waiting areas and

for each one. Patients and workers access to the clinics from different

social activity, rather than just a medical center.

circulations open to. Several courtyards provide the space with natural light

ways to improve circulatory efficiency.

Clinics, grouped in three levels at the south part of the building, are

to experience the spacious architecture, in contrast with smaller rooms At this point, the first element to consider was the exterior of the building

that are usually found in this kind of buildings. Patients move to and from

Specialized rehabilitation areas (pool, gym, running track, etc.), research

(including the volume and its materiality) as it is the first connection

this central space (the source of light and life), as red blood cells do, and

and administration services of the center are strategically placed at the

point between the patient, medical center and the environment. Instead

are received in the clinics and different departments to be put back in the

north of the building, which allow them to open up to the exterior along

of treating the general volume as a mere container of functions, AGi

circulatory system once re-oxygenated. Cardiovascular medicine, its basis,

the Kuwait bay, providing great views of the sea and high quality light

architects developed a proposal that is formally similar to one of social

and even the aesthetic of its tools have been used to write an architectural

conditions. Inside this cluster, the main physical activity spaces are double

and cultural infrastructure. A sharp volume that contains two large red

script that allows us to propose a different kind of healthcare building,

height in order to show up in the façade and “oxygenate” the experience.

openings in the façade, these invite access to the building and suggests

with an experiential attitude, that takes into account the specific needs of

to the visitor what they will find inside. The stone clad façade provides the

users (patients and workers) in trying to making their stay in the hospital as 41

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FIRST FLOOR level+5.61

SECOND FLOOR level+5.61

LONG SECTION level+5.61

AGi architects Three Gardens House Al Funaitees, Kuwait It all started with a question:

The first one is a Wet Garden on ground floor, which allows us to activate

From the main entrance, the separation of spaces and levels acts as a

related spaces during the hottest periods. The pool and some fountains

filter with guests; therefore, those who circulate through it are only the ones

are located in this garden, which is surrounded by the main social spaces

closest to the family (including service staff and workers of the house). The

of the house.

circulation inside the building -both vertical and horizontal- is conceived

Are you able to design an outside space that can be used 365 days a year?

in a fluid way, creating multiple routes and possibilities for the inhabitants The Summer Garden stands in the coldest layer, 4 meters below street

to reach the rooms in a more or less direct way. The routes can be interior

level. Protected by the soil’s thermal mass and the projected shadows

or exterior, offering differently qualified views and experiences. In this

For moderate climates such as the Spanish it seems quite simple, but in

of the housing volume, a large sheet of water is placed to catalyze the

sense, all "public" areas are visually connected, leaving the most private

the case of an extreme weather like that of Kuwait it was necessary to

evapotranspiration that -through convection- rises and refreshes the air

rooms more intimate and looking outwards. Opposite to the closed volume

think about new strategies. So we asked the client:

towards upper spaces.

towards the outside -emphasized by the uniform stone cladding- is the total

Could you live in an outer space located at different levels?

transparency of the spaces facing the interior courtyard -covered in white

Could you classify your outdoor activities in evening and daytime actions,

The third one lies on the roof, an ideal place for winter days and hot

ceramic tile-, which reflect the light and help to illuminate the rooms in a

summer and winter events?

summer nights. A perforated skin covers the Winter Garden, avoiding

natural way.

direct solar radiation and raising the privacy of its inhabitants. These enquiries may be very difficult to answer for a Mediterranean family,

The same perforated skin that serves as a filter on the roof -a “deployé”

but definitely not for those who are used to living in adverse weather

These three gardens become unified as a single outer space and are

metal mesh of anodized aluminum- has been used to maintain the privacy

conditions and who easily know what can - and cannot - be done during

connected -visually and physically- through exterior stairs; we begin to

of the inhabitants from the neighbors’ eyes and to filter direct sunlight,

the summer outdoors.

develop the rest of the home from the generation of the aforementioned

serving as a shelter for the vegetation inside the aggressive Kuwaiti

voids, articulating the program of required uses around them.

climate.

and the hours of the day in which these activities could be developed, and

Another important aspect to understand is the internal circulation of the

Photography: Fernando Guerra – FG+SG

accordingly we designed three gardens.

dwelling, strongly linked to the concept of "family" assumed by the clients.

We decided to stratify the external uses according to the period of the year

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AGi architects Wall House Khaldiya, Kuwait

are developed three dimensionally. It allows the inhabitants to enjoy infinite

private garden on the lower level without any visual connections.

freedoms internally, the patios, as air bites; penetrate to the terraces and the most intimate rooms.

Cantilevered terraces and gardens are protected by shade, just as in an

As in the famous Lewis Carroll tale, Wall House is not what it seems. Is

oasis in the desert. Vegetation and greenery are able to grow and climb

it a fortress that closes itself to the world? Or is it an isolated place that

A large lattice develops into the volume and creates a welcoming area, in

avoids all communication with the exterior? Not at all! Wall House by AGi

the public ground level. This skin encloses the guest living room which is

architects communicates with its formalized solid skin, an existing concern

surrounded by gardens and terraces. Away from any uncomfortable view,

The house creates free zones where exploration may occur, allowing its

in the city. It is the expression of those thoughts: “the all judging peeping

at this same level, the family shares their own private luminous oasis.

inhabitants to know their selves better, ultimately protecting themselves to

tom”, “windows that looks towards the place where nobody wants to be watched”, “opened facades show only false and preconceived realities”.

freely on all the different levels.

become free. The three daughters can develop their private life around three patios into the highest level of the house. A shared living room is extended to

Wall House is the physical expression of a family’s life; a large shell

the terrace where in the mild weather nights, friends and family can relax,

protecting everyone that inhabits it. This shell embraces four patios which

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AGi architects Wind Tower Salmiya, Kuwait

and consequently reduce energy consumption – acting as a thermal

Granite stone is chosen for the façade, in order to give the tower an aspect

barrier to the rest of the building. Hence, minimum openings are placed

of a monolithic sculpture that is carved by the wind, in contrast with the

on the aforementioned façade, while on the other hand the building opens

smooth surfaces of the interior courtyard that are rendered in white plaster.

Wafra Vertical Housing introduces a new concept to urban living that

to the North, facing the sea and enjoying its privileged views. Optimal

adapts to the evolving lifestyle of 21st Century contemporary Kuwait.

opportunities for natural lighting and cross ventilation also become an

Functionally and geometrically, the tower is raised on a plinth that

Considering the increasing demand for land in the city, the transformation

essential driving force for the design, which give the tower its character

comprises 2 levels, where public spaces – including swimming pool and

of single family dwelling typologies becomes a must, where tenants should

and determine its final orientation. Taking the idea of the traditional

gym area – are located. The apartments rise up organically and allow for

be able to enjoy privacy as well as benefit from vertical solution amenities

middle-eastern courtyard typology and developing it volumetrically, the

light and ventilation to penetrate through. Full tower height is 13 levels,

and prime location.

initial concept flourishes in the form of the tower. The courtyard is no

where 12 duplex apartments are piled in order to preserve privacy. An

longer constrained to the core of the building; instead, it borrows light and

extra penthouse crowns the building, including rooftop gardens and

Understanding and reinterpreting local environmental techniques is one

ventilation from the facade, funnels it through the pool area and flows

terraces that are advantageously profited.

of the main targets of this design. The services core of the building is

through all levels finding its way out through the opposite façade.

thus located on the southern wing, in order to minimize sun exposure

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Following this pattern, the ground planes are raised, square by square,

2+2+2 is much more than 6.

with a simple helicoidal movement. The spaces are of double height and intersect with one another producing diagonality which is also helicoidal.

Once the house is built and the appropriate openings are made, just like

The house is located on a sloping plot with a landscape of distant horizon

The result very well explains the proposal we set out with, namely that

those of a musical instrument, so that it is filled with light, and once that

none other than Madridâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s western mountain range viewed. At ground level

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instrument is tuned, we can highlight the movement of the solid light of

it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear to be anything special, but as we go up we feast our eyes

the sun throughout the day. The rooftops planted with jasmine and vines

on a panoramic view of the urban landscape of the east of Madrid. From

Thus in this house a known spatial mechanism is employed, the Raumplan,

will be a delightful feature, their large spaces framing this strange Madrid

the four towers to the left to the Madrid tower to the right. Beautiful, and

with the concatenation of spiraling double spaces. Each two double

landscape. Similarly framed with vines and jasmines will be the porches

curious also. Logically the more public parts of the house will be at the

spaces are connected by vertical displacement so that a diagonal space is

below opening onto the garden.

upper levels to frame and enjoy the stunning views.

created. If, as we go up, we turn 90 degrees and connect it with the other two, and if we continue to go up turning a further 90 degrees, we get an

Complying with prevailing regulations we are required to work with a

amazing spatial structure: the concatenation of three spiraling diagonal

square ground plan of 12x12 m that is divided into four 6x6 m squares.

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Alberto Campo Baeza & Gilberto L. Rodríguez DOMUS AUREA Monterrey, Mexico

my house be flooded with light, but that it would be the golden light of

In functional terms, the house is divided into three planes. On the ground

Barragán.

floor the most public areas. Continuity to the garden will be through verandas and shaded areas. On the upper floor, the bedrooms and living

For a Spanish architect, to build a house in Mexico is a privilege. To build

With this in mind, after creating a diagonal space resulting from

area overlooking the lower floor. At the higher rooftop level, the more

a house in Monterrey is a gift. To build the TEC lottery house in Monterrey

concatenating two spaces of double height, I decided to gild the high

private areas will be located, including the swimming-pool.

is amazing. And, logically, I did my utmost to ensure that this house would

vertical wall on which all the southern light would fall and fill it with this

be the most beautiful in the world. That is my stated intent with every new

much-coveted golden hue.

We dream of a white house, serene, full of light, a golden light, where its

project that falls into my hands.

inhabitants will be happy. Accordingly this light-filled house would be literally flooded with golden

And of course, if Barragán is always present in all my architecture, he

light, and thus become a veritable DOMUS AUREA.

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Alberto Campo Baeza deep. And under those first 12 meters we excavated two floors in the solid

opened the bag containing the winds of Aeolus. The same winds that

Cádiz, Spain

rock to develop the whole living space.

drove on the vessel in which Ulysses made his journey home.

On a marvelous place like a piece of earthly paradise, at Cádiz, we have

The Romans were there a handful of centuries ago. Bolonia, the ruins of

There is a lovely etching by Rembrandt from 1655, "Christ Presented

built an infinite plane facing the infinite sea, the most radical house we

the Roman fishing factories where they produced garum and built temples

before the People", that has always fascinated me. In it, Rembrandt

have ever made. At the very edge of the waters of the Atlantic Ocean,

to their gods, is just a stone’s throw away. In their honor we have built our

sketches a straight horizontal line. Perfectly straight and perfectly

where the sea unites the new and the old continent, emerges a stone

house, like an acropolis in stone, in roman travertine.

horizontal. It is the border of the powerful dais, the podium upon which the

House of the Infinite

platform. At the place where all the ships from the Mediterranean used to pass and still pass by as they head off into the Atlantic.

scene takes place. There, as Mies did so often, he has made the plane To give even greater force to the platform we incorporated all the terrain

into a line. I am certain that Rembrandt and Mies would like our podium

as far back as the entrance wall separating us from the street, also done

house, all podium, only podium. As would Adalberto Libera, who did the

There we have erected a house as if it were a jetty facing out to sea. A

in Roman travertine. Once inside the wall, the entrance to the house will

same thing when he built his Malaparte House in Capri. And we like it too.

house that is a podium crowned by an upper horizontal plane. On this

be via a “trench” in the form of stairs dug into the upper surface of the

And when we look at our house from the beach, we will be reminded of all

resoundingly horizontal plane, bare and denuded, we face out to the

platform.

of them.

plane on high built in stone, Roman travertine, as if it were sand, an infinite

A Greek poet said that this is a true temenos, a meeting-place, where

We wanted this house to be capable not only of making time stand still,

plane facing the infinite sea. Nothing more and nothing less.

according to mythology, humans and gods come together.

but to remain in the minds and hearts of humankind.

To materialize this elevated horizontal plane, which is the main living room

On the denuded stone platform, three walls surround us and protect

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of the house, we built a large box with 20 meters of frontage and 36 meters

us from the prevailing strong winds. Sometimes it is as if someone had

distant horizon traced by the sea where the sun goes down. A horizontal

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C+S Architects Chiarano Primary School

and among the inner spaces.

The library is the core of the project, and it has been thought as a new urban node for the community, since it is kept open after the school hours.

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happens on the main entrance hall on the ground level and thanks to a

The community has been involved in the project with a special theatre

classrooms for 250 students.

suspended balcony on the first floor. This solution maximizes the visibility

play, in which architects, working with the children of Chiarano’s primary

among the spaces.

schools, a drama teacher and a musician interacted together to shape the

The building is porous. It allows the territory and the light to flow inside the spaces.

design and the construction of the future school. No didactic purpouse The intervisibility is also emphasized by the visual connections between

was that assigned to the theatre project, but the idea of introducing the

the different levels, thanks to the double hight designed for the main

new construction to the community through a strong shared and enjoayble

A glazed facade, facing the South-West side, opens the view on the

entrance and to the design of a glazed ‘lantern of light’ that is suspended

experience.

sorrounding countryside. The walls which separate the classrooms from

over the library, which gives character to the school entrance hall. The

the corridors are opaque only for the first 120cm and glazed on the upper

suspended lantern houses a ‘botanic garden’ for outdoor experimentations.

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the repair under where activities take place. The building’s orientation

In this way the buildings generate a zero-energy and zero-emission

towards south produces an opposite north opening which benefits of the

system in perfect equilibrium with the environment. The concrete structure,

shadow during summer time.

coinciding with the form of the building, generated the ideal summer air-

1.14 is a team, a group of educators, work to support families taking care

conditioning, without the necessity of any mechanical installation.

of their children after the school hours and during holidays. 1.14 use a

The kite is a thick concrete made structure, without any insulation working

new pedagogical approach, which is different according to the age of the

with its own thermal inertia to protect from the summer heat and creating a

In the inside, the kite is enriched by color and matter. Its spaces are flexible

children: from 1 to 6 year old everything is worked out as a game.

constant temperature inside the spaces.

and open. Color is used as a code, following C+S’ previous experience and the walls are turned into white-boards or lego-surfaces.

The owners of the school, who are also managing the program, worked

The space inside is divided into two main parts: a bigger multifunctional

with C+S believing that a ‘holistic approach’ could form the right space

space and a smaller space for the younger children. Each space has its

An eye was cut in the roof allowing to play with the shadows it projects

for the pedagogic aim, at the same time being in relationship with the

own wcs and service spaces. A series of labs, race tracks, sand arenas

either on the walls or on the grass. The inside spaces are visually

environment, with the budget and with the short times of delivering.

and swimming pools design the open-air space.

connected to the outside through huge glazed sliding windows, to allow a

This complex is the first of a series of interventions, which 1.14 has the

The pitched roofs of the buildings serving the swimming pools are made

through the kite to connect all the different activities which can be

intention to build in Italy to spread their vision. 1,14 the kite is a building

of solar and photovoltaic panels, which allow the pre-heating of the pool’s

activated.

formed around the pedagogical aims.

water in the mid-seasons and the heating of the inside spaces during the

continuity between what happens inside and outside. A path is unfolded

winter.

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Dominique Coulon & associés ‘Simone Veil’ group of schools in Colombes France

out-of-school childcare facilities. The building is very thick; the hollows

is intended to be a very autonomous and artificial universe. The bright

scooped out of the facades serve as facets, attracting the light and

colours transform the space, expanding it to create a place for educational

reflecting it back. Many of the traffic routes are lateralised, making them

stimulation.

The ‘Simone Veil’ group of schools forms a structural element in the urban

varied and bright. A number of patios irrigate the heart of the building,

composition of the new eco-neighbourhood. It is tightly embedded in

bringing natural light into its thickness. Internal transparencies add extra

This project avoids all form of repetition. The light, the materials used, and

the dense urban fabric, opposite a park and straddling the maintenance

richness to traffic routes.

the traffic routes create micro-events. These fragments come together in a

workshops for the new tram line.

joyful chaos. On the town side, the building offers a rustic texture. Strips of untreated

The building is on three levels. The plot of land is small, and the roof areas

wood (with the bark left on) emphasise the corresponding roughness.

are used to house the elementary school’s classrooms and educational

The ground floor has the advantage of transparency through the covered

gardens. The group also includes a sports hall, a canteen, a library, and

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Dominique Coulon & associĂŠs Home for dependent elderly people and nursing home in Orbec

to divide it up. We achieved the desired effect by using the colour green,

red destructures the space and adds dynamic. We have avoided using the

with the result that the building both blends into the larger landscape and

conventional colours of the hospital environment.

France

reflects the rural nature of the site. The under-faces of the overhangs and the white walls of the base produce a feeling of lightness.

This care and retirement home has been built in the heart of the Normandy

The building has been designed to enhance the living and walking areas. Its strength lies in its relationship with the landscape.

bocage near the village of Orbec. The building follows the sloping curve of

Each of the living units fits into one section of the building, and all are

the hillside, and is visible from the valley.

connected to a south-facing street, backed by the hill. This arrangement

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main reception lobby 0.01 activity room 0.02 workshop 0.03 special treatment and activity unit 0.04 snoezelen relaxing space 0.05 nursing service 0.06 administration 0.07 kitchen 0.08 pharmacy 0.09 laundry 0.10 nursing home lobby 0.11 nursing home entrance 0.12 technical rooms 0.13 garden 0.14

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Dominique Coulon & associés Media library [Third-Place] in Thionville France

between inside and outside, questioning the borders of the public space.

a plastic arts room, etc. They are defined as cocoons where people are

Space becomes uncertain: it ceases to have clear outlines, and calls itself

cut off from the other universes, escaping from the collective area. The

into question in practical terms.

bubbles are the last refuge, the most intimate part of the building. They do

This project has the ambition of becoming a new model for media libraries.

not respond to Cartesian logic either. The distance between them depends

The programme calls the functions of a media library into question, lending

Light spreads out along the ribbon, and the ribbon distributes the light to

on their area of influence and on their scale. The colour and the materials

it the content of a “third place” – a place where members of the public

the area right in the heart of the building. A garden ramp offers another

of the principal space bring out variations of light and colouring that

become actors in their own condition, a place for creation as well as

escape route to the outside, leading upwards to a summer bar, the

contrast with the material nature of the bubbles.

reception. In association with the basic programme, the building includes

culminating point of the architectural promenade. The garden extends

areas for displays, creation, music studios, and a café-restaurant. The

the indoor walkway, getting closer to the line of the horizon; the town

The space is fluid, and the multiple routes offer constantly renewed

various activities in the programme blend into each other, creating a

disappears, leaving just the crown of plane trees to dialogue with the sky.

viewpoints. The promenade turns into a process of revealing the various

dynamic arrangement. The building comes up close to the crown of plane

New uses become possible: people can take a nap, picnic, read outside, or

universes. The unfolding of the outer envelope accentuates this impression

trees – this is the first thickness to act as a filter from the street, apparently

gather in a group.

of infinite space. In this “ineffable” space, the notion of gravity seems

playing with this first colonnade of plant-life.

to disappear – the roof and walls appear to float. This sophistication The building rests on a principle of independent, irregular systems.

generates a “plastic acoustic” that lends this new place an atmosphere

The facade serves as an unfurling ribbon that serves as a backdrop to the

Stacking these simple systems, each with their own logic, creates tension

which transports and re-examines the relationship with the body and

different universes contained in the programme. At its closest to the street,

in the space and in how it is read. In this way, the optical perceptive space

fluidity. There is no unequivocal reading of the space; the perception one

the ribbon dips, the better to contain it, rising again where it stands further

eludes the Euclidean space and its preference for straight lines.

has of it reveals a complexity and an unexpected richness. It is a place of

back. In the hollows, the border between the interior space and the urban

freedom.

space is less clear and makes it possible to come closer, to embrace the

The bubbles contain very specific elements of the programme, such as a

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ground floor universe 1 - forum 1 universe 2 - multimedia 2 universe 3 - literature 3 universe 4 - teenagers 4 universe 5 - small children 5 universe 6 - documentation area 6 group studio - multifunction 7 group studio / video games 8 group studio / storytelling area 9 permanent display 10 temporary display 11 cellar 12 large exhibition hall 13 multipurpose hall 14 creation and broadcasting studio 15 plastic arts workshop 16 administrative area 17 patio / sloping garden leading to terrace roof 18

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space by function.

It also incorporates plumbing equipment, a counter, and a staircase that are necessary for living, and is connected to an approach from the

Shiga, Japan The dim passage from the entrance approach invites visitors into the

courtyard, thus not only providing functional comfort but also displaying

The site is located along an arterial road that runs through countryside.

innermost space while guiding them with light thrown from the ceiling of the

scenic beauty.

In the neighborhood stand private residences and a grove of the village

connected gallery. The gallery clips out a landscape with the opening to

shrine surrounding a passage to the shrine.

look like an exhibition. Its contrasted scale and natural light resonate with

The building used as a living space also offers a dynamic space with

each other. The space that quietly inspires a feeling of exaltation among

proportion and scale that allow it to serve as a photo studio. Light coming

ordinary life also plays a role of photogenic shooting location.

through the high-side light envelops the room, enabling photo-shooting

The building is made of mortar and galvanized steel sheet which reflects dull light, making it look massive. It is laid out to be accommodated within the L-shaped lot, and stands facing the shrine on the opposite side.

with natural light. Photo shooting equipment, vintage furniture, musical The long thin passage serving as an alley to go around the gallery

instrument, and artworks are placed here and there, blending in with the

has other functions than a mere pathway; it is also used as a space to

space. It acts in concert with the photographerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feeling and aesthetic and

The building is to be used as a studio and gallery of the photographer and

post artworks and photos on the wall. It is beautifully themed with sight

acts as the base to produce new creativity and activities.

his residence as well. The client requested to unite the studio where he

switching, different ceiling heights, and shade and shadow created by

produces works with his living space. Thus, I came up with an optimum

natural light. The hall that is located at the center of the building with

plan by clarifying how the resident wants to live instead of segmenting the

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doors are wide opened. The terrace continued from the living room is used

segmented by difference in ceiling height. Natural light coming through

for Yoga lessons. Light reflected by the basin and fresh wind stimulate the

the colored top light of the ceiling quietly brings an uplifting feeling. The

five senses, and set the mind and body free. The wall extended from the

dining room is provided with a large window surrounded by the walls and

The site is located in a zoned residential area which is a little bit away from

terrace incorporates a tower structure that can be regarded as the symbol

long eaves. The symbolic riser from the courtyard has been designed to

the bustling main street. The client wished to have a comfortable house

of this house. The frosted glass fitted in the sculptural-shaped form makes

serve as an eye-catching object in the scene. It also brings about visual

where she could hold a private Yoga class. To meet that request, linkage

the light thrown into the room softer. It also serves as indirect illumination

continuity, and links the living scene in the lower floor with that in the upper

between exterior and interior spaces were identified to realize a living

for the courtyard at night. The fence surrounding the courtyard not only

floor. Through connection with exterior space in diverse ways, the house

space that expands toward outside in terms of visual and sensory aspects.

blocks eyes from surroundings but unites with the building to make a semi-

produces pleasant scenes of living.

When opening the entrance door of the symmetrically designed building,

outdoor room that can be utilized as an inner terrace. The mortar counter

a courtyard surrounding the living room stretches right in front. The living

and bench fabricated inside extend the exterior living space and serves as

room that also serves as the Yoga classroom has two openings; it can be

an element to enhance theming effect from the living room. On the second

used as one unified space together with the courtyard when the sliding

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related by the same material, making the space flexible by enhancing

Shiga, Japan

U-shaped building with courtyard which secures privacy.

linkage between inside and outside.

The site is located in a relaxed area where fields and farms are stretching.

The building form accords with the surrounding views and the range linking

Additionally in the courtyard connected with the terrace, a basin which

The west side of the site is visually connected to the distant hill, making the

with the approach to the shrine.

looks like a water channel is designed to aim at creation of visual linkage

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site look like the original Japanese landscape, together with the Torii gate and the approach to the adjacent shrine. Surrounded by such an environment, a house was requested which blends

with the view opening beyond. The interior is configured by a single open room whereas finishes and levels vary to make each space independent and comfortable, creating

Standing calmly by the stretching landscape, the house gives somewhat

various scenes as one moves from one place to another.

an impressive and fresh feel.

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The rough concrete finish, shiny tiles and an opening like a belfry will give

Shiga, Japan

you a hint of the variation of spaces inside.

The client wanted to have a house which is not influenced by the

The inside spaces are divided by the ceiling height, the different levels of

environment of its location.

floor and type of lights, and are then connected by the circulated line of

makes the space even deeper and wider than it actually is. This house will give you the experience of going through a variety of

flow.

sequences, like going through cloisters with the light. It exists as a landmark in the town, but it also has highly secured privacy

This architecture, which is composed of a concrete volume, has not got

and variety of spaces inside.

many windows and is closed by walls, but has got a variety of space inside

The inner court is cut off from the outside environment and shows a variety

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position of the window.

The space is composed of mortar with a feel of texture, highlighting its presence. At the same time, it provides openness created by the clear and

Shiga, Japan It is therefore essential to consider what should be viewed or not in the The house is located in the tiered-developed residential area on a hill.

scenery framed by the window, instead of being stereotyped to take in the

From the site, the beautiful scenery of the lake can be viewed.

large area of the scenery by providing the largely-opening window.

The customer requested that the view be fully utilized and that the space

The windows as framings produce comfortable spaces where you can

be opened while not being bothered by eyes of neighborhood.

enjoy light and scenery without being annoyed by eyes of neighborhood.

continuous sightline. In addition, the space also serves as an indispensable element that reflects visual changes of light and scenery developed while moving around the room. The dynamic configuration involving the box-shape volume with rhythmical

In this project, versatile spaces that incorporate light and scenery were

The spaces incorporate a table, bench, book shelf, niche, and other

layout of the windows produces beautiful life scenes where light and

intended by the windows in order to bring out the best in this house.

furniture items so that you can utilize there to view outside, read books, eat

scenery are taken in while the eyes of neighborhood are blocked.

meals, etc., which brings out characteristics of each space and provides its Scenery viewed through a window is greatly affected by the size or

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section of the ceiling and visual clearance. The radiating light brings about

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enhance massiveness of the building.

tender atmosphere on the one hand, and creates crisp space on the other.

The building is located along an arterial road with heavy traffic. The

Meanwhile, the elaborately designed positions of the openings create the

The impressive design, which makes the best use of shade and shadow

surrounding area is full of commercial facilities and condos. It was

light appearance. And what characterizes the inner space of this building

both in the external and internal spaces of the building, has become a local

designed as an office building for a corporation, and consists of four layers

is the guest house designed on the third and fourth floors. The space of

landmark that characterizes the corporate image.

including the garage on the first floor, the office on the second floor, and

the two-tiered living room and dining kitchen is themed with light; The light-

the guest house on the third and fourth floors.

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Placed in a corner lot, the cultural center was planned to open to the

Santiago, Chile

public roadway, creating an outdoor amphitheater which is the extension

facades to protect it from the sun (facing north and west).

of the public space, where the acts and cultural events are exposed

With a total area of 1,425 m2, the cultural center has two levels above

The Center of Traditions is a cultural and social operation itself that locates

to pedestrians; and a large hall that runs through the whole building,

the natural ground level and two underground levels. The use of subsoil

on Lo Barnechea Avenue, the main street of the Town Lo Barnechea, and

connecting levels and enhancing the encounter inside of it.

(the "sixth facade") can extend the available surface (being the ground

belongs to the commune with the same name. It is found in the Andean

increasingly getting scarce), creating bright and airy rooms through light

foothills of the eastern area of the city Santiago de Chile, a place where

The building was designed in reinforced concrete, achieving large open

courtyards and the main hall. Within the underground enclosures is the

families with high economic contrast live.

spaces, so as to shelter and incorporate the public space; with glazed

main room, which is located under the amphitheater, allowing great inner

facades open to the street, showing the inner life of the cultural center like

height and adequate acoustics for music, dance, etc.

The building has spaces and infrastructure to promote community encounter

a shop window and hermetic facades respecting the privacy of neighboring

and cultural heritage. The cultural project aims to benefit more than 6000

houses. The structure was reinforced with tubular steel columns, which

The entire building has been finished in white, with the intention of

students from municipal and subsidized schools in the commune, in addition

were arranged without apparent order; traverse the whole inner height of

enhancing the natural light inside the building, and to be a milestone and

to the 13 folk groups, that aim rescuing the roots of Lo Barnechea. For this,

the building, giving it measure and a playful character. The opposition of

a support (a blank page) to the city, in order to develop the artistic and

the building houses spaces for theater workshops, visual arts, craftworks,

open (glazed) and closed (hermetic) facades also show the position of

cultural skills of residents from Lo Barnechea.

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the project regarding capture of natural light and sunshine: they are open

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Gonzalo Mardones Viviani Hornitos Hotel Hornitos, II Region, Chile

concrete pigmented with the colors of the desert intensifying the intention

constant air circulation. The building protects itself from the sun setting

of mimesis to try to pass unnoticed.

with eaves and lattices. The roof treated as a relaxation place, a terrace to stay and watch the sea and the distant landscape, is a great deck creating

The hotel for the Caja de Compensaciรณn Los Andes in Hornitos locates

The hotel has 5800 m and 38 rooms, other 36 in 18 cabins, an outdoor

under itself an air chamber that allows ventilating the roof and keeping it

on a plateau over a promontory 32 meters above sea level in the Atacama

swimming pool, an indoor heated-swimming pool, auditorium, meeting

isolated from the direct sunshine affecting the adequate air conditioning in

Desert, North of Chile. As this is a privileged and immaculate place, the

rooms, dining rooms, lounges, gyms, etc.

the internal spaces of the hotel. The complex is provided with water directly

main challenge was to intervene trying to be the less invasive possible.

from the sea having inside the facilities a salt water treatment plant, which

Therefore, we opted for a semi-buried architectural layout carried out

The strong sunshine, proper from the Atacama Desert, is controlled by a

cleans water to be used and deposits remaining salts into an indoor pool

horizontally with a larger volume containing the hotel, and smaller volumes

sequence of intermediate spaces that allow a gradual transfer from the

next to the hotel access.

scattered on the land (cabins), in order to cover the immediate area and

protected places to the ones exposed to the sun. Common circulations

join the vastness of the desert. Every volume has been made of reinforced

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conditioning inside the house.

The use of the subsoil, what we call the sixth façade, is present in rooms that open, ventilate and illuminate through courtyards and the extension of

Santiago, Chile The entrance hall acts like a kneecap that relates and distributes the

the foundation to the terrace. The subsoil houses a games room, a trophy

The house for Marcelo Rios and his family comes from the order of

different levels generating inside a sum of continuous merged spaces

room and a cinema.

this former tennis player, also former World No. 1. It’s located in Valle

seeking the views to the garden, the golf course, the remote landscape

Escondido, a place enclosed on the foothills of Santiago de Chile within a

and natural light. The house was designed with two opposite faces: one

The whole interior is white in order to enhance the brightness in the house.

stunning natural environment and a privileged view to the hills and the golf

closed to the street with walls containing internal circulations bathed in

As the white color makes the light bounce, this is strained and controlled

course.

zenithal lighting and courtyards, and a second face completely open to the

through courtyards and side zenithal openings. The floor and skirting

terraces, the garden and views protected from the sunlight with wide eaves

boards help with the idea of white in the interior. For that, bone color

and beams.

ceramic tiles in format 120 x 60cm have been used. Large windows are

The house places at middle levels, adapting to the slope. Also, it’s halfburied in order to appreciate and see the magnificent natural scenery

made of aluminum, helping with the monochromatic white image of the

from the access road. The roofs, themes from the distance, were enabled

We chose to use just one material, the exposed concrete, adding titanium

as an expanding large terrace: a place to stay, to enjoy the views, the

dioxide to the concrete in order to whiten it. Recently, nanotechnology

environment and sunshine. The continuous roofs to the terrace surface

studies have shown that titanium dioxide added to the concrete helps

The garden was designed as a raised platform over the golf course, where

were designed with natural vegetation and grass, but Marcelo, like every

eliminating toxic gases produced by cars, like trees do. (Although that

it is possible to see it but not to be exposed to it.

time he visited Wimbledon says that “The grass is for cows” so we decided

was not our aim but whitening the concrete, but we believe that if it’s true,

to implement a roof with synthetic grass. The artificial grass was installed

is good news). Every wall, opening, window, window sill, etc, has been

on rafters, which allowed generating an air bed that protects the cover

faceted with a 12cm module obtained from the measure of the phenolic

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Gonzalo Mardones Viviani MO House Zapallar, Chile

that dominates the view and highlights the clear intention of the house to

clear intention of enhancing the natural lighting inside the house, which

capture the horizon.

occurs through windows to the horizon and a series of skylights and light courtyards and ventilation. All the carpentry, windows and doors are made

MO House is located at an area of steep slope facing the sea coast of

The house itself is a big x-axis which is evidenced by the suspended

Chile in the commune of Zapallar. The house is buried with clearly no

volume that gives measure. Each level of the house has terraces to be

intention to interrupt the wonderful view to the horizon from the public road,

protected from the west sun and wind by large eaves and beams.

so it is accessed by stairs and ramps going deep into the mountain to discover again, from inside the house, the sea, coast and breaker.

of cedar. The cover has been carefully worked as a fifth facade finished in white stone, as it is the main facade of the house from the external road. White

Reinforced concrete with added titanium dioxide was the only material

color in stones of the facade was worked like proper white color of the sea

used in this housing. The reinforced concrete allows the work to bury,

breaker in the coast. In addition, the white roof leaves a bed of air between

The access to the house is in the middle level, which contains the public

structure in slope, and achieve great structural lights in a seismic country

this one and the slab, protecting it from direct sun, airing it and influencing

areas of the house: living room, dining room and kitchen. The rooms were

like Chile. Titanium dioxide added to the concrete allows bleaching of

on the indoor temperature inside the house.

located on the ground floor with direct access to the garden; and the

this and helps, like trees, to the elimination of toxic gases produced by

main room was designed to be at the upper floor, on a suspended volume

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Gonzalo Mardones Viviani Terraza Offices Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile

ventilates and lights up the whole building. This emphatic stance resulted

The cover has been worked as a great green terrace, to be in communion

in an energy efficient building that is in process to be LEED Gold Certified.

with the imposing mountains that encase the Ciudad Empresarial: a magnificent natural environment.

Terraza Offices responds to a request from an important real-estate

All facades have been worked in dark gray porcelanato (unique material)

group. A radical architectural element was chosen: the building refuses to

format 120 x 60 cm installed as a ventilated faรงade. The dark color helps

the west (sun) with a large blind wall with ventilated faรงade that forms a

absorption and the ventilated system helps to cool the walls in summer and

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Hamonic+Masson & Associés New’R Building Nantes, France

A building connected to the ground

above any obstructed views, have balconies that become large panoramic

The question of public space and its extension through the project was a

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prerequisite and is a condition that will not only invite different activities and A unique building in a strategic location

interactions, but also establish a strong link between the shared, public

Conviviality must be present in order to ensure optimum living conditions.

Composed of curved angles and surrounded by undulating balconies,

space of the road and the building.

Two shared terraces have been designed to allow neighbours the

New’R pays homage to Oscar Niemeyer as well as to the architecture of

possibility to come together and create a shared future. For example a

the 1970s French Riviera, (André Minangoy and Michel Marot’s “Marina

The city’s flow of pedestrians, cars and bicycles and the mixed programme

vegetable garden and a greenhouse are integrated into the 10th floor

Baie des Anges”, for example) and finally the hedonistic fantasy of Miami

(parking, retail, office space and housing) interweave and embellish

terrace. The organisation ‘Bio-T-full’ provide around thirty workshops

Beach! Sensual and multi-directional, the building is located at a pivotal

the ground floor, creating a “pedestrian level volume.” The building’s

offering residents the opportunity to participate in group activities, such

point between the ‘Mail Picasso’ and the new neighbourhood currently

transparency, depth and various perspectives engender a dynamism and

as the planting and growing of crops. Furthermore, a vast solarium on the

being developed alongside the rail infrastructure. Framing and capturing

liveliness around the perimeter of the project, consequently enriching the

sixteenth floor allows residents to organise birthday parties, soirées and

the existing location, New’R embraces the site and forms a new landscape.

surrounding environment.

other events.

The building’s volume compliments the surrounding scales through its

Above all, this is a residential project

This building is an observation tower

sculpted effect. The construction of intermediate landings creates a

Housing constitutes 80% of the city. It’s a bit like water for the human

The intermediate height of the building carries a pedagogical virtue. Living

sequence within the volume and the piston-like morphology facilitates a

body. We must therefore make this 80% exceptional, as the life and

here enables people to understand and appreciate the city that surrounds

graduated system of high-rise living. Its strategic position and impact on

richness of a city are its inhabitants. We have provided diversity within the

them: architecture in cinemascope.

the site offer a range of interpretations depending on one’s proximity to the

collective by creating multiple exterior spaces and apartments with a range

building, evoking multiple responses and sensations.

of typologies. There are forty differing typologies for 156 apartments,

Finally, this building is a manifesto

meaning the repetition inherently found in housing projects is offset by

Architecture is not a question of systems or profitability, but rather beauty

A range of detail on the skyline creates variation in form and invites a

the tower’s uniqueness, which seeks to provide a sense of belonging and

and pleasure. We must rediscover the freedom to experiment with style,

number of uses of the various roof terraces. This enables neighbouring

identity.

materials and typology. Aesthetic values, meaning those which relate to art

local residents to appreciate the building’s different scales from a distance

and beauty, must be reconsidered in order to create ethical, modern and

whilst also providing diversity and variety for the inhabitants. The design

Plant containers are built into the balcony railings of the apartments

plays on the idea of movement, backgrounds and multiplicity.

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Henning Larsen Architects Kolding Campus at the University of Southern Denmark

by Kolding River and will thereby form a close interaction with the

become one interconnected urban space with a green park at the back

Kolding, Denmark

other educational institutions of the town, Kolding Design School and

and a common recreational town plaza at the front.

International Business College Kolding. The shape and facades of the

With its triangular shape, Kolding Campus at the University of Southern

building create a powerful dialogue between the inner life of the building

The building features a number of sustainable initiatives, for instance

and the outside observer.

cooling by means of water from Kolding River, mechanical low-energy

Denmark will create a significant new landmark in Kolding.

ventilation and solar cells. The green areas are tied together in an The facade is an integrated part of the building and together, they create

ecological infrastructure, which will eventually become part of the research

As the new learning centre of excellence, Kolding Campus will house

a unique and varying expression. Inside in the five floor high atrium, the

park.

the courses in communications, design, culture and languages of the

displaced position of the staircases and access balconies creates a special

University of Southern Denmark. The building is located on the GrĂ¸nborg

dynamics where the triangular shape repeats its pattern in a continuous

grounds in the centre of Kolding close to the harbour, station and scenic

variety of positions up through the different floors. The activities open up

attraction of the river. Kolding Campus will create a new central plaza

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Henning Larsen Architects Moesgaard Museum Aarhus, Denmark Architecture, nature, culture and history fuse together into a total

flowers in bright colours the building will appear a powerful visual landmark

The interior of the building is designed like a varied terraced landscape

perceptible even from the sea. The rectangular shaped roof plane seems

inspired by archaeological excavations gradually unearthing the layers

to grow out of the landscape and during summer it will form an area for

of history and exposing lost cities. The visitor can move through a vivid

picnics, barbecues, lectures and traditional Midsummer Day’s bonfires.

sequence of exhibitions and scientific experiments – like a traveler in time

experience at Moesgaard Museum. With its green roof, bright courtyard

and space.

gardens, and underground terraces, the museum will invite various new

The heart of the building is the foyer where the ticket sales, the museum

and alternative kinds of exhibitions.

shop and the public café are situated. From here, one can enjoy the

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Ingarden & Ewý Architekci ICE Krakow Congress Centre

functional and acoustic standards, and equipped with state-of-the-art

many levels of the centre, and opening before them successive levels of a

Krakow, Poland

stage technology systems. With the extensive range of events to be held

panorama over the city, with Wawel located in centre view. The form of the

on the premises in mind, ranging from symphony concerts, rock and jazz

building stoops down in a cascade towards the Vistula so that the scale of the

ICE Krakow Congress Centre, the largest recent cultural investment by the

music, theatre performances, to major international conferences, the

development is optically reduced from the embankment side. The façades

City of Krakow. The modern, world-class congress and concert centre was

architects decided to design the main hall as semi-vineyard which allows

are composed of glass, ceramics, and aluminium. The colours of the external

various configurations of both audience and stage thus ensuring the best

ceramic wall tiles reflect the colour range applied inside the building: the red

architect Arata Isozaki & Associates.

acoustic setting for every purpose.

of the Auditorium Hall, the graphite of the Theatre Hall, the white of the foyer,

The building is dedicated to cultural events: music, ballet and theatre

Besides the need to cope with functional and technological requirements, the

the multi-element composition of the façades to reflect motion and life: the

performances as well as congresses - comprises three main halls

architects designing the building had to take account of its exquisite and unique

dynamics of a modern developing city.

with 1791-1915, 600, and 300 seats respectively, and a multifunctional

urban environment. ICE Krakow stands in one of the most prestigious locations

conference area with a floor space of 550 square metres which benefits

in Poland: opposite Wawel Castle. The attractiveness of the Congress Centre

Through its scale and spectacular form, the building provides a new

from a system of mobile partitions allowing the free arrangement of this

results not only from the merits of its architecture and functions but from the

architectural point of reference for ancient Krakow, a spatially dominant

space, plus ancillary rooms and areas including offices, artists’ dressing

location and the valuable panorama as well. The building boasts a spectacular

feature symbolising the gate to the city and its modern strategy of

rooms, and a commercial area.

glass façade facing the Vistula embankment with the multi-storey foyer

development.

and the silvery aluminium used for the roof finishing. The architects intended

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Ground floor:

1st Floor

1 Foyer and exhibition space 2 Auditorium Hall 3 Theatre Hall 4 The foyer of the Chamber Hall and the Conference Hall Complex 5 Loading ramp 6 Commercial premises

1 Foyer and exhibition space 2 Auditorium Hall 3 Theatre Hall 4 CafĂŠ 5 Dressing rooms

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4th Technical Floor

1 Foyer and exhibition space 2 Auditorium Hall 3 Theatre Hall 4 CafĂŠ 5 Restaurant 6 Panoramic terrace 7 Office space 8 Dressing rooms 9 Multifunctional rooms

1 Foyer and exhibition space 2 Auditorium Hall 3 Fly tower of the Theatre Hall 4 The foyer of the Chamber Hall and the Conference Hall Complex 5 Chamber Hall 6 Conference Hall Complex

1 Chamber Hall 2 Space for stage technology of the Theatre Hall 3 Machine room for the stage technology of the Theatre Hall 4 Ceiling slab of the Auditorium Hall 5 Technical space

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KWK PROMES Robert Konieczny National Museum in Szczecin Poland Historical and Spacial Context

Museum's Dialogue Centre “Przełomy”, devoted to the history of Szczecin.

The exhibition space is hidden underground. When we go down the stairs

When designing the Museum we set our mind humble to the history of the

the concrete ends and we submerge in blackness that is a background

place and the new city icon close by. Thus, the idea to hide the museum

for the tale of Szczecin since the II world war, in a connection of what was

underground to create a background architecture.

happening in Poland and the rest of the world. Simultaneously with the

Szczecin is one of the largest victims of historical violence in Poland.

historic exhibition, based on pure information, we add a narration spinned

Until 1945, the city lay within the borders of Germany, after which it was

Idea – Urban Hybrid

by artists' masterpieces – both, the works from long before the museum

suddenly incorporated into Poland. Instant exchange of its population

Two contradictory traditions: of a quarter and of a square were the point of

was opened, and the ones intentionally created for this venue. This kind of

deconstructed the social fabric and distorted the city’s identity. Before

departure for the design, an urban design hybrid which encloses the space

attempt allowed the exhibition to become wider and more universal. The

the war, the current Solidarności Square was the showcase of the

as a quarter, while retaining the values of open public space. The flattened

blackness allows to focus on presented objects while giving the impression

city, featuring a quarter of representative tenements, enclosed by the

areas of the square create foregrounds in front of the philharmonic and the

of an infinite space. This brand new formula for the exhibition makes a

Konzerthaus in the North. During bombing raids of the Allied forces the

church. The quarter forms in opposite corners as elevated square floor.

historical museum an art museum as well.

quarter and its vicinity ceased to exist, creating a gap in the urban tissue.

The one elevation houses the museum facility, the other one is an artificial

Furthermore, this fragment of the city was cut through by a transportation

hill, closing up the urban interior and shielding it from the tumult of the busy

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route. This quasi-square became the arena for worker protest in 1970,

street. There is no definite boundary between architecture and urbanism.

Before, the square was only to commemorate the history – as a result

which was brutally pacified, and 16 protesters were killed. From that

of redevelopment this part of the city became attractive for the other

moment on, this place became a symbol of fight for freedom. For years,

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(remaining) habitants. Yet, its open formula encourages its users to

the Solidarności Square had been a square by name only – with vague

The architecture follows topography, hence the museum's form is a

express their impact. Artificial hills provide an opportunity for discovering

borders, open frontages, burdensome busy street neighborhood and

continuation of the concrete floor of the square which is covered with

new outlooks on the city, welcome walking tours and invite to sunbathing.

the absence of a defined function, despite the dominating one – to

rectangular tiles. In the elevated corner these tiles gain 3rd dimension,

The slanted floor inspires various activities: for skateboarders, this is the

commemorate the events of December 1970, where the place was

becoming cubical blocks. The whole makes a monolith that transforms

ideal spot to practice. In the winter, the square serves as a sled track. The

provided a monument in 2005. In the 21st century, the area became

when the museum opens. Some of the vertical plates rotate, thus creating

yard has retained its symbolic dimension – the monument is still attracting

the arena of significant architectural interventions. In 2014, the former

the arcades unveiling two entrances. The third entrance is determined

veterans during annual celebration events – it is not dominating aspect

Konzerthaus was replaced by a new philharmonic venue designed by

by a ramp carved in the square's curvature. Ground floor is a square's

after all. Today, this urban space is a place of amicable coexistence of

Estudio Barozzi Veiga. The building became the new city icon, winning

extension and it functions as an entrance hall.

different age and societal groups.

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KWK PROMES Robert Konieczny Living-Garden House in Katowice Poland

traditional development, which was, however, ultimately transformed – to

walls, multilayer thermal glass), the house does not require high energy for

ensure maximum privacy, the ground floor was set parallel to the road for

heating and remains cool in the summer. The ledge protects the ground

the building to isolate the backyard garden from the road, whereas the

floor against overheating. Local materials were mainly used: brick from

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first floor was shifted at 90 degrees to overhang and penetrate the garden.

the brickyard nearby and wood (terrace and ledge lining) from the sawmill

Living-Garden Home attempts at redefining the single-family house to

The building has thus acquired two faces. Street-side, it is enclosed,

nearby.

integrate architecture with nature. The classic household division into

inaccessible, raising the comfort of its residents, guaranteeing maximum

the living area, located in the ground floor and the sleeping area above

intimacy. In turn, garden-side, it is full of glazed surfaces overlooking the

With its structure, Living-Garden House enforces an environmentally

was transformed into new typology. During the day, we should be able to

environment. A living garden is created under the ledge. On warm days,

friendly lifestyle – opening up to the garden enforces coexistence with

interact with the environment, with the light (cognitive functions), whereas

after removing the glass partitions, indoor space merges with the garden,

nature, subjecting to its rhythm.

in the night, we appreciate separation from the environment (safety

the flooring transforms into grass.

function). Dichotomy is thus born: the ground floor opens up to the garden

Soon, the blend of architecture and the environment will be fuller: applying

under the floor ledge, whereas the first floor is more introvert. Living space

The magnificent ledge rests on two reinforced concrete walls covered with

specific grass or moss types in the living section will improve the internal

merges with nature, glass partitions are the sole protection against the

stainless steel to produce a dematerializing effect. Indoor space penetrates

microclimate, improve the quality of air, and, in result, create a healthier

weather. The floor extends the lawn by utilizing grass mimicking materials.

the garden both physically and deceptively.

space for living. More ethereal membranes will ultimately cease to separate

The living room has become the living-garden. We live in the garden

us from the world. Houses will cease to interfere with the landscape.

during the day and enclose in the cocoon at night – an idea derived from

Wall fragments in the living section meet the expectations of investors to

the past. Our ancestors would harvest food in daylight while sheltering in

form a piece of intimate space (a home cinema is created after closing the

Living-Garden House is a step towards this ideal. It makes the residents

the trees at night. Living- Garden restores the original order.

curtains). The first floor is the night section overlooking terraces located on

aware that they are a part of a bigger ecosystem.

the flat roof of the ground floor. The house was built in Katowice, Poland. The form and materials represent

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local traditions – of Silesian worker settlements featuring red masonry

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KWK PROMES Robert Konieczny Living-Garden House in Izbica Poland

ground floor resembles a rock, on which the upper, night section rests.

Moreover, bedroom glazing enclosed with stainless steel reflects the sky.

Protruding ledge created a shaded garden merging with the living section. It is enclosed by massive ground floor forms on the one side and with

The living-garden features a roofed terrace with external kitchen (the

The house was built in Izbica near Warsaw. A beautiful plot on a hill,

glass partitions on the other. A living-garden is thus created – a room on

kitchen top is folded into the wall closet). Thanks to this, the residents have

overlooking a river bend provides quite the sight. The area is however

the verge of two worlds: house and nature. On warm days, after removing

the sense of living in open air. They hide in the cocoon of their bedrooms

filled with summer resort houses. The architects therefore wanted to

the glass partitions, indoor space merges with the garden, thanks to the

for the night only.

open the form up to the South where the sights are, while isolating them

materials applied. Other functions (kitchen, technical and recreational

from the neighbors. Hence the L-shaped ground floor enclosing the plot.

section) are housed in the massive forms lined with Siberian wood. The

Separate garage limits the garden. It was the wish of the investor to retain

“rock” effect is magnified with the use of matching window shutters. The

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KWK PROMES Robert Konieczny Konieczny's Ark Poland

wife asked me to effectively close the entrance side of the house. A 10

feeling of security. And so, we basically created a house with two roofs that

meter wall and a drawbridge, which combines the function of stairs and a

protect it from water, it began to resemble an arc floating over the fields.

window shutter, appeared.

After some time I realized, that in order not to disturb this impression,

The highest value of the plot is a wonderful view stretching out. The

the best garden design would be lack of it, the best fence would be a

idea was for the house to become its framework that crops it. The most

Location of the house on a steep slope, was followed by high risk of

temporary herding fence, the best approach - few rocks. In the same time

appropriate building turned out to be a fully open on mountain landscape

landslip, more and more frequent in polish mountains. As to limit the

the building was supposed to be cheap and easy to construct. That is why

one-storey building, which gives the same view to all of the interiors.

movement of the subsoil the house was treated as a bridge, under which

I decided on insulating it from the inside, the concrete structure became

rain water flows naturally.

an finished elevation. This is how I got rid of complicated details and finish,

Because of the plot being located in an absolute wilderness a problem

they were replaced by poured concrete from a local producer. Sprayed

of security came out. The solution turned out to be "twisting" the building

Realities of mountain landscape as well as the local law constrained a

closed-cell-structure foam turned out to be the optimal insulation. It is also

so as only its one corner touches the ground and the rest is hang over

gable roof. House took the form of a typical barn standing on three thin

a vapour barrier.

the edge of the hill. With this solution, part of the ground floor where the

walls.

bedrooms were located was pulled up to the level of the first floor.

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LoebCapote Arquitetura e Urbanismo Knorr Bremse

the production and administrative areas.

administration departments.

Itupeva, Brazil The technical administrative office, placed atop metallic columns, is in

The volume housing the changing rooms and refectory lies at a lower

Located on the motorway that connects Jundiaí and Itu (Dom Gabriel

the middle of the production centre, all housed within the large, metallic

level than the factory, integrating it with the landscape – an effect that is

Paulino Bueno Couto), at km 75, the new Knorr-Bremse headquarters

warehouse. A large veranda offers ample views of the complex, while a

heightened by the use of a garden on the roof cover and the spacious

stand out against the landscape and offers wide views of the Serra do

steel bridge spans 45 metres to connect the office to the factory office’s

wood and metal deck intended as a rest area where views of the Serra do

Japi.

café, leisure area and bathrooms.

Japi in the horizon can be enjoyed.

Spanning approximately 35,000 square metres, the industrial plant was

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LoebCapote Arquitetura e Urbanismo Santander Bank Data Center Campinas, Brazil

which opted for reusing the land removed during the construction, placing

to an internal garden covered by a modular system of concrete elements

it back once the structures had been completed.

allowing the daylight to come through while filtering out the intensity of the sun. A large body of water, measuring about 12 meters in width and

The Santander Bank Data Center is located in the Municipality of

The Operational Control Center or "NOC", as it is called, is located in

80 meters in length, completes the “NOC“ / Operational Control Center

Campinas, São Paulo State, next to UNICAMP, the Campinas University

a strategic position for the operation of the DATA CENTER, allowing

complex.

campus.

operational access to all its areas. The landscaping made extensive use of replanting and the natural

The site covers an area of 700,000 square meters and houses

Composed of two interdependent spaces, the first one housing the

vegetation, while the system of access roads was designed to be

three independent and autonomous "Data Processing Centers" set

reception, workrooms and services, is a longitudinal construction located

adaptable to the complex’ logistics requirements.

approximately 500 meters apart from each another for reasons of security

between a large vertical structure made of concrete and a long stone wall,

and operational strategy.

forming an internal garden accessible through the work areas, albeit with

A number of strategic support facilities, such as the logistics building,

protected access security systems.

entrance gates, bus station, substations, and different parking areas

Each of these units has a built area of approximately 25,000 square meters

complete the complex of the Santander Bank Data Center complex.

spread over three floors, two of which are partly underground. Each of the

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studio mk27 Jungle House Guarujá . SP, Brazil

Thus, the architecture defined an inverted vertical organization of the

folding doors that can be manipulated by the users according to the

program when compared to what is usually done in single-family houses:

climactic needs.

while the pool and the social areas are on the roof, the bedrooms are The project is located on the paulista shore in the region of the Rain Forest

located on the floor below. The deck is on the ground floor- protected

In the Jungle House, the project began with a transversal cut which allowed

and the land has a mountainous topography with dense vegetation. The

by the projection of the house – is an ample and generous space that

for the positioning of the pool to be semi-built-in to the slab thereby not

introduction of this house to this landscape has the objective of optimizing

configures a shaded shelter for the children to play. The utility rooms are

losing any area on the floor below. Furthermore, the infinity pool as well

the connection between architecture and nature, privileging the view

also located on this story.

as the raised border relative to the height of the deck makes it such that

looking out to the ocean and the incidence of sunlight in the internal

the view and the landscape serve as an extension of the pool waterline. To

spaces. Furthermore, the positioning of the house on the site obeyed the

From the wooden deck on the ground floor starts the stairs to access

lessen the height of the top floor and thus get an external proportion more

previously-open area in the vegetation.

the house volume that “interrupts” the concrete slab. Before entering the

horizontal to this volume, the floor in the living room was lowered by 27cm

closed space, one passes an intermediary space, enveloped by concrete

relative to the external wooden deck.

The main volume of the house is elevated from the ground and seems

and which houses a luminous work by the artist Olafur Eliasson. The

built into the topography. The house, therefore, projects itself out from the

interiors project sought to create a modern atmosphere, offering a cozy

This last floor offers a spatial sensation which synthesizes the principles of

mountain. The contact elements between the slope and the construction

feeling necessary to remain in this tropical environment.

the house: on one side, there is a deck which houses the hot tub and the

- as for example the wooden decks – were shaped to respect the existing

sauna – where there is an intense relation between the architecture and

land, thereby creating an organic interaction between nature and the

The landscape recomposes the native species. When one is in the house,

the mountain and its vegetation; on the other side, a ground fireplace and

architectural elements. In the part that it comes out of the mountain, the

the relationship with the surrounding vegetation occurs not only through

the pool; in the center – between these two free spaces – is the living room

structure touches the ground with only two pillars.

the view but also through the plants that surround the wooden decks. On

open to both sides and with cross-ventilation. This social space has a

the ground floor, you can stroll in the midst of trees; on the first floor, light

radical relation with nature, by means of both the view of the ocean as well

The 3 floors of Jungle House create a clear programmatic division for the

enters filtered through the tree-tops; and on the roof, there is the vegetation

as the proximity to the forest in the mountain.

project: the ground floor houses a large covered wooden deck, connected

with the ocean in the background.

to a small room for the children; on the first floor there are six bedrooms –

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five of them with small verandas with hammocks – and a tv room; the third

The architecture of the house privileged the use of exposed concrete

and last floor is the social area of the house, including a swimming pool, a

and wood, as much in the interior spaces as well as the exterior. The

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1st floor 6 staff dining/livingroom 7 staff bedroom 8 laundry room 9 storehouse

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studio mk27 garden – but also through the consistency in the use of the same materials

in the folding wooden panels on the facade. Made of small brises-soleil

both inside and outside. The wooden facade folds back towards the

(2cm wide and 7mm spacing), these elements allow for the shading of

interior, becoming the roof liner that, in turn, folds again at the hall by the

the bedrooms, with continued air circulation. The resulting is thermally

ramp to create an inner facade.

pleasant internal spaces throughout the year.

São Paulo. The owners intend to convert the place in a cultural foundation

This three-dimensional surface building, a wooden ribbon, determines

The decor and interior design was conceived as a fundamental part of the

in the future, thus the antique pieces, collected over the last decades, have

the structure and the actual volume of the house: a box – made of local

architecture. The piece of furniture that holds the African masks in the living

determined the architectural design approach for the house: the use of the

Brazilian timber – projecting itself outward from the dense raw concrete

room, for example, had to have its own specific structural design to enable it

social spaces reveal the African masks in a delicate exhibition experience,

sidewalls. Pillars rationally distributed over the internal space complete the

to have the same clear span as the pillars (9,70m). The chairs, armchairs and

in which art blends with everyday objects and domestic life merges with

structural system and contribute to enable the large spans of up to 9.70

tables mix old and new pieces by local Brazilian designers – such as Joaquim

the historical pieces without the feeling of living in a museum.

meters. Setting up the ramp’s background - and of the whole living room

Tenreiro, Sergio Rodrigues – as well as international ones – such as Vladimir

- another concrete wall creates an austere, minimalist environment made

Kagan and George Nakashima - in order to highlight the architecture of the

A 25.50 meters long ramp – which connects the living room on the ground

with raw and natural materials. The timber on the roof lining also helps to

house and the artwork.

floor with the bedrooms on the first floor, where are also located the small

complete the spatial feeling of cosiness in the room.

Ramp House São Paulo. SP, Brazil An important collection of African art rests on the wooden sideboard in the living room of Ramp House, located in a quiet garden-neighbourhood in

home offices – organizes the internal architectural promenade and allows

Ramp House’s project favoured the spatial continuity between inside and

for observing the spaces from different perspectives. This movement

The 4 meter-wide veranda – facing the garden, under the cantilever – works

outside, the precise use of natural and raw materials and, above all, the

between floors is made smoothly, as an interlude between the collective

as a gradation between exterior and interior, and constitutes a covered but

possibility to exhibit in a delicate way the beautiful art collection as true

and the intimate areas.

open living space, pleasant to be used in hot days. This solution dialogues with

architectural elements that organize the promenades. The spaces - free

the tradition of Brazilian architecture, both colonial and modern, which used

and continuous - can easily be rearranged in the future to transform the

historically analogous spaces for spatial transitions.

house into an institution dedicated to the collection.

The relationship with the Brazilian architectural culture is also present

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2nd floor 29 gym 30 deck 31 pantry 32 sauna 33 wet sauna 34 shower 35 toilet 36 spa massage 37 elevator 38 machine room

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from these there are 21 different configurations. Each house is unique.

a private patio for each unit. There is a delicate transition between the private and the public.

Madrid, Spain The relation between the size of the lot (0.75 hectares) and the population Studio mk27 received a commission to create a gated community of

estimated at 97 people results in a demographic density of 130 inhabitants/

houses on the outskirts of Madrid; Somosaguas, an “anti-crisis” product

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inhabitants/hectare, according to Portal del Ayuntamiento de Madrid.

In the middle is the main square, a meeting place around the pool. The relationship between the block and the city happens in a permeable way. There are no external walls and the houses themselves create a

The Project should adapt the “made to order” architectural details for

The architecture uses simple, industrial and monochromatic materials.

non-linear divide between the street and the block which, in turn, create

a larger scale and should use industrialized products, available in the

Visually it is difficult to distinguish the unit from the group. The mini-wave

breather valves and more generous gardens for the public walkway.

European market.

and painted in white brick façades contrast with the wooden fences that delimit the paths. A rich and abundant landscaping permeates the entire lot

The Somosaguas project is a meta-project. The permeable occupation of

The land occupied an entire block. The underground garage leaves the

and spreads on it in an organic way breaking the orthogonal angles of the

an urban block for pedestrians can be replicated on any other urban lot

ground floor free to be used by the pedestrians and allows access to the

volumes.

in any other city. Each block can house different equipments for common

homes for those who reside there. There are 21 houses in total, organized

use. The Project intends to maximize collective living in the city.

on 5 plateaus that overcome the uneven topography of 3.5m. The

The non-linear placement of the houses makes it appear similar to a

perimeter of the street is on the same level as the surrounding sidewalk. 4

“pueblo” with different paths inside the lot. The notion of ownership of the

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MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus Library & Student Centre Toronto, Ontario, Canada

intersection to align with the neighboring retail complex allowing for direct

Four large trusses bridge the roadway, and are expressive of the industrial

access connecting back to Eglinton Avenue.

mandate and on campus. A material palette of stainless steel and fritted glass create a legible system of solid and void allowing for daylight and

The building and new pedestrian promenade is the first step in the

unique views to the community; creating a kaleidoscopic campus gateway

Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus, the largest transportation

development of the campus plan, forming an animated arrival gateway

engaging pedestrian and vehicular traffic in a kinetic experience. The

technology school in Canada, has expanded to accommodate their

over a pedestrian / vehicular court developed around a ‘complete streets’

program is planned around a central, suspended courtyard spanning

growing student population. The Library and Student Centre is the new

methodology. Connecting to the existing building at the second level, the

from ground to second floor. The arrival and circulation spirals around this

face and arrival gateway of campus. The project is the centre of a Campus

‘student commons’ space allows for future connection further east, to

light filled void from public to private – noisy to quiet. Multiple and varied

Renewal project that brings new identity and vitality to the 1970s site. It

the automotive building and Warden Avenue. The planning anticipates a

learning spaces along this journey allow for interaction of students and

presents a transparent and open identity to the outside world bringing

series of quad or courtyard spaces while also celebrating the culture of

staff in social, group, peer to peer, and tutored environments. Outwardly

students, staff, and community together.

‘Automotives’ within the new campus.

the building presents an open and welcoming face declaring “the college is

The site is located in a block north of the Eglinton east commercial strip

The design for the new building and campus acts as a figurative and

in Toronto. Due to this setback location and its heavy architecture, the

literal ‘bridge’. It acts as a framework to solve the pragmatic issues and

The project was designed to LEED Gold requirements and conforms to the

existing campus offered little insight to the innovative transportation

to articulate the college’s philosophical principles. The end product is

Toronto Green Building Standards.

technology environments within. An outward expression of identity is a key

expressive of the unique automotive culture on campus.

open for business”.

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MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Chinguacousy Sports Park Redevelopment

Chinguacousy Park is a civic landmark in Brampton, Ontario, a local and

materials. Each building has a series of terraces and shaded deck areas

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

regional destination, with numerous park activities throughout. The new

overlooking the park activities, reinforcing the indoor-outdoor intentions of

facilities are a core group of structures within the larger park system,

the complex. The chalet and tennis / curling facilities have revitalized the

The Chinguacousy Park Redevelopment project is comprised of a new ski

designed to modernize the park, develop a consistency in the park

core commercial aspects of the park and added to the interior program

chalet / clubhouse for the ski hill, outdoor volleyball complex, skateboard

architecture, and link the program areas.

areas, as well as adding park features to be served by these buildings. The

park, and bmx park; the renovation and addition to the tennis / curling

park amenity and boat pavilion has added new program to an underserved

club, and a new boat pavilion, integrated into the water course within the

The redevelopment goal is to create a welcoming community hub capable

park. The new facilities are all linked by new landscaping and pedestrian

of sustaining yearlong recreational activity, and to transform the park into

pathway system.

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MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre & Edmonton Eskimo’s Field House

transit, and the New Community Recreation Centre.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The building responds to the scale of the stadium and its dynamic nature. The

Stadium Operations: hosts side-stage events in the field house, uses the Community and Eskimo meeting and locker rooms for hosting and staging functions for concerts and athletic events.

pool massing creates a prow-like gesture, suggesting speed and movement. The project has revitalized a vacant stadium ground into a 24/7 urban park

A southern canopy shields direct light and unifies with the taller field house

This LEED Silver targeted project abated and ‘adaptively reused’ the

and community destination. It is a joint-use partnership between the City

mass. The cost effective silver, metallic cladding is deeply carved to reveal a

existing 1978 recreation centre to become the permanent home of the

of Edmonton and the Edmonton Eskimo’s Football Club; combining football

tessellated photonic wood panel system. This rationalizes envelope geometries

Eskimo Operations. The new building envelop was designed to high-

operations, stadium programming, and a recreation centre. The facility

and frames large openings. Walls of varying ceramic frit glazing modulates

performance criteria conforming to the innovative government of Alberta

adaptively reuses the 1978 stadium fitness entre and connects these user

heat build-up, solar glare, and use privacy.

‘PERSIST’ guidelines and ‘ARCA’ roofing guidelines.

The project is designed to allow three partnering, but diverse groups to

No additional parking was added to the site; the replacement vehicular

share their program specific amenities for mutual benefit and revenue. The

forecourt is designed as a pedestrian event space. Landscape areas

The project’s planning interconnects the fabric of a distressed

Eskimos Football Club: use the pool, track, and fitness centre for player

surrounding the Stadium Site were expanded and rejuvenated. The project

neighborhood, creates a year-round community park, and draws the public

training and hose game related events in the gym and meeting spaces.

was designed as a Transit Oriented Development .

from all three sides to a new Social Core. Park promenades are developed

The Community: has joint use of the field house and use the Eskimos

north-south and east-west through the building to connect community,

Football meeting and coaching rooms in the evening and off-seasons. The

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MOUNT FUJI ARCHITECTS STDUIO Seto Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan

Sea has direct access from the north road via the grand stair, and is made

order to create a large public space on the roof without stressing weak

open to the public as a rooftop plaza. Under the overhang is another public

cliffs. So we adopted cantilever erection method. The adaptation was

space with a close atmosphere that covers people from rain.

enabled by “continuous structural walls” that function as 3-story-

A shipbuilder’s company housing on a cliff that views beautiful and

high beams, and “prestressed concrete (PC) cables” that run in

calm Seto Inland Sea, where small islands float. This project is

Two light courts that reminiscent of Cave Dwellings in China are at the

expected to revitalize a local industrial city while serving as comfortable

same time used as paths to move down to the residential area. They

accommodations for 37 families. On the roof that extends from ground

let enough light and breeze in otherwise dreary central hallway

Efficiency of a method to put PC cable in the curved line has already

level uphill, the rooftop plaza, a rare public space in the hilly town spreads.

and drastically improve lighting and ventilation in there and each room.

been confirmed theoretically. However the method hasn’t virtually been

The town is poising on steep hill. On the hilltop are village forests, downhill,

A shape like a ship that waits for its launching ceremony is not just a

the leading-edge technical trial. With this technical breakthrough, I'm

is ocean. Lack of flatland deprived the residents of enough public space to

design. It’s a figure that embodies true balance of architectural autonomy,

sure this new rational structure would be a common one.

gather and hold events. Taking advantage of slope topography, we tried to

requirements from the city, environment, structure and economy and

create a public space architecturally.

echoes with a ship, an existence that finds its identity in “balance”.

them curved, tensed according to the stress.

applied even in the world due to the difficulty in practice. Means, this was

Let me add as aside that the tower residence part with a splendid view serves as a counter weight to stabilize the balance-shaped cantilever building volume.

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MOUNT FUJI ARCHITECTS STDUIO this instance, an order is not an absolute dictate but rather a dynamic

through their volume, texture and density, and consideration of the balance

and supple state that that continuously adjusts through considering the

between fluidity and solidity of space. Thus the form was determined

relationship between materials and environment. The goal was such a type

through a process of adjusting these factors in order to bring them into

of ‘open order’.

mutual harmony.

eases to form a shoulder. Beyond the enclosing greenery composed

Specifically, a column and beam structure made of 38 mm-thick LVL

In the completed living space, there is no stiffness resulting from the

mainly of broadleaf trees, the expanse of the Pacific Ocean quietly

aligned in 830 mm span is made into ‘L-shaped wall and roof’ units that

imposition of a strict order, but there is a close ‘harmony’ arising from all

extends to the horizon. The client’s request was for a guesthouse for

are formed by supporting them with natural wooden beams and columns

the various elements coming together as if engaged in a mutual dialogue.

the family and friends to spend their weekends together.

trimmed on both sides. These units were prepared in three different

Because the order adopted in the structure itself is taken from the open

Shore House Manazuru Peninsula, Japan Near the base of the Manazuru Peninsula, on a hilly topography that slopes toward the south, the site is located where the hill`s inclination

scales: large, middle and small. By positioning them so that each partially

personality of the surrounding environment, this dialogue extends to the

To construct something in such a rich natural setting, it seemed

overlaps with the others, the varying internal and external heights give

surrounding natural environment of sea, forest and contour and extends

inappropriate to utilize an urban-style, strictly self-contained order. What

birth to terraces and irregular corners in different locations. The positions

without border. To experience a connection to the world with this type of

became a useful reference was to think of the family`s enthusiasm for

and angles were not determined conceptually by a strict geometry, but

‘serene harmony’ seems to be our design purpose.

beachcombing. By taking a variety of materials washed upon the shore

rather scaled in reference to a variety of specific influences, such as the

and heeding their individual voices and characteristics, the materials

landscape’s natural contour lines and sightlines to the sea, the location

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MOUNT FUJI ARCHITECTS STDUIO Geo Metria Kanagawa, Japan On the crest of Hakone´s mountain range along the Odawara plain is a

In short, we aimed to construct an architecture completely organized by

Together with the tilted ground, this gives the spatial “variation” that

the land. The resolution is to reduce the designing step and leave only

complex life requires. As you see, the features of this site (geomorphic

fundamental constructive factors, setting frames and building a roof, then

characteristics, amount of rain) add a special “geometry” to this

we “listen to the land” and make a decision.

architecture. It determines the structure and the resulting dwelling space

site. It´s sunny rolling hillside was once planted with fruit trees. On the

and brings harmony amongst them.

south side you have a clear view of the distant Sagami Bay, north of the

Two sets of portal frames (about 12m in length) are combined in an angle to

site a mountain gives shelter from the north wind. Deciduous broad-leaved

fit the slight curve of the place and form a rack assembly with truss structure

If you, as the origin of the word indicates, decide the order of an

trees cast soothing shadow in summer, in winter they shed their leaves and

at the center. The material used as frame is laminated veneer lumber (38

architecture (=geometry) by taking a close survey (=metria) of the land

allow weak sunlight to warm up the moist mountain soil.

x 286mm). The thin structure is being achieved by efficiently distributing

(=geo), the consequent architecture will have clear order while retaining

horizontal force on weak axes to the back core through a ridge-jointed truss

the continuity of the land.

The perfect living environment was there, waiting quietly to be found.

underneath the ceiling. (The cross points in the middle part prevent a deflection

Rather than bringing a new priciple that is not derived from the land in

of the 6-meter-long beams.)

“Observing the site closely and finding its hidden geometry.” That accounts

order to complete a “normal” house, a place of habitability should be established here.

for almost all of our design works and, is essence of it. These fin-like columns with shelf plates also play a role of semi-transparent partition that separates the space loosely. Each beams slant is in a

My mission as an architect is to draw out the latent “habitability” of the

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Architectural symbolism

up with a simple urban journey based on the combination of three basic

The hall area and the atrium serve as gathering places, where the public

components.

and employees can meet and exchange ideas.

Building the head offices of a social housing operator is a unique and

These three elements, which together create a sense of imbalance,

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symbolic act. For the public and the operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various partners, the

highlight the strong symbolism of the project. The subtle layering and

The building has no cooling or air conditioning, but has an overnight

building needs to embody and reflect the values of Aquitanis. It needs to

misalignment of the various shapes, level upon level, is disconcerting for

cooling system. At night, the upper section of the atrium and the offices

convey a gentle form of symbolism.

the visitor, as it appears defy the laws of gravity.

open up to create a flow of cool air caused by the stack effect. The central

Urban symbolism

The emptiness formed by the three components gives the building its

The plot of land is located at the entrance of the new Ginko urban

underlying feeling of space. The placement of each element provides the

development zone, part of a discontinuous and disparate business

surrounding urban area with a sense of structure, as the interior spaces.

Aquitanis Headquarters Bordeaux, France A subtle layering of dislocated shapes

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VĂrgula i Hotel Minho Renewal and Extension Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal

traditions and vernacular architectonic icons, the new extension used

simple, plain, geometric and cladded in local chestnut wood, resulting in

chestnut wood as one of the main features. The wood boxes are the new

strong interiors, full of character, with the right tone of light and warmth.

element of organization of the hotel, creating the mood and the tone for Hotel Minho renewal and extension was to maintain the existing buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

the interior and exterior design, stating a strong continuity between every

The design pursued the best urban integration of the new building, having

architecture, despite its plain and common design, introducing a more

single floor.

in mind the minimal impact of the construction and the best relation with

effective image to the hotel. The solution intended to be very simple and

the surrounding natural elements. Therefore, the extension eliminates

in some spaces, highly introverted, retaining the existing structures and

The difference between in and out, architecture as a shell and interior

the negative impact of the precarious existing buildings and installations

introducing the new areas in the floors below the main entrance. The green

design as its core, was deliberately faded into one single solution. The

located in the west limit of the hotel, introducing a more sensitive design,

roof and the continuity of the existing exterior white walls are intended to

wood volumes introduced in the several floors of the hotel, commonly

highly related to the surroundings and the landscape.

decrease to the highest level the visual impact of the new constructions.

going from the inside to the outside, link these two areas of the hotel and its surrounding. These volumes host the new hotel programs, such us

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Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design Kaleida Health, Clinical and Medical Research Building

Fostering collaboration

to clinical and surgical spaces to research labs - the design team used

To make the building an incubator for collaboration and interaction among

the Universal Grid, a 31’-6” X 31’-6” structural grid composed of nine 10’-

Buffalo, New York, USA

researchers and physicians in all areas of vascular disease diagnosis

6” building modules. The grid and the 18’ floor-to-floor height ensure

and treatment, it is designed to foster collaboration among these groups,

that the building will easily accommodate future healthcare needs and

This clinical and research institute was planned as a cornerstone of

despite their differing programs and culture. It also is designed to attract

technological developments.

a world-class academic medical center developed by two clients, a

patients from the region and beyond, support academic programs from

healthcare system and a medical school. It consolidates services

regional universities, and recruit top medical talent. Accordingly, the

Comfort of patients and families

previously performed at two separate facilities - including cardiac

building is designed as a vertical campus with a “collaborative core”

To improve the experience of patients and families - a crucial success

catheterization, neurovascular intervention, electrophysiology, peripheral

to promote collision of the two groups in informal settings, with shared

factor for the new facility - patients will stay in “hotel” floors with individual

vascular intervention, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and peripheral

elevators and numerous collaborative spaces of different shapes and

recovery rooms capable of accommodating several family members.

vascular surgery - and provides the region with a major heart and

sizes.

Families will have access to a range of amenities, including room service,

vascular center. The 476,500 sf facility spans 10 floors and includes 59

concierge service, a resource library/activity room, consultation rooms, a

exam rooms, five admissions offices, 62 private rooms, 16 intensive care

Flexibility

beds, seven surgery rooms, 15 labs, and an entire research facility with

To maximize the building’s useful life, the facility is designed to facilitate

laboratories, vivarium, and research incubator. At the base of the new

future expansion, accommodation of future technologies in operating

heart and vascular center is a full-service emergency department with

suites, and conversion of building zones to entirely different functions.

immediate vertical access to procedural suites.

To support the building’s varied functions - from patient recovery rooms

wellness center/library, multipurpose classrooms, and a café.

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Photography: Bjorg Magnea, Thomas Mayer

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