The GI multi-family housing is located in the south-east of the town of Pergine Valsugana, Ischia and on a slope. The building has three apartments, an apartment on each floor, the last of which is a duplex. From the large windows one can enjoy a beautiful view of Caldonazzo lake, the light is excellent all year round, also permitted by both the natural hills and by the surrounding buildings.
Three lumps scooped out from a rectangular pudding result in the emerging of spatial [recto] and [verso].[recto]meaning the air filling the three concavities on the pudding ‘s surface. it is defined by the surrounding [outer skin visible from the outside = wall] accommodates room function with public character in close relationship with the outside such as LOUNGE, PARKING, ENTRY.[verso] meaning the inside of the scooped-out pudding’s volume. it is defined by the surrounding [outer skin facing the interior = wall] accommodates room function with personal character in close relationship with the interior such as BEDROOM, STUDY, GARDEN Communication planned between the air’s [recto] and [verso] that are both products of the [scooping out] creates a twist in their relationship.
This small pavilion is an extension of the hospital of Sant Pere de Ribes (Barcelona). MIRAG had the will of creating a more domestic space for patients with a terminal disease. The patients can use a welcoming private space where they have a ‘relation area’ and a ‘personal area’ with visual contact with the countryside surroundings. The pavilion has 3 private units and also a common area -where workshop can be held-.
Two Projects Earn Merit Awards in Three Categories: Affordable Housing, Senior Housing and Sustainability Communities
Los Angeles, CA — Withee Malcolm Architects has been a constant presence at the Gold Nugget Awards, claiming almost a dozen awards over the past few years. This year is no different, with the firm winning a trio of honors at the event on June 5, 2013 during the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) in San Diego. The Merit Award winners span three separate categories and demonstrate their innovative approaches to affordability, senior housing, and sustainable residences and reflect Withee Malcolm’s commitment to projects that enhance communities and forward sustainable principles and energy performance.
Our proposal is strongly based on the idea of a container — a unique vessel that encompasses a multitude of architectural objects, various spaces, and the relationships between them. Inspiration for the design of our shape was derived from traditional Taiwanese basket weaving.
The final result is a unitary transparent skin that allows stolen glimpses of the complexity that lies inside.
Thus this object becomes a contemporary interpretation of an ancient traditional art and culture. Comprised of thin lines of recycled ceramic elements, the skin gently filters the light that reaches the interior and enhances the shapes of the volume. The skin of our design not only serves to enhance the aesthetic value of the building, but it also reduces our impact on the natural environment by taking advantage of passive technologies such as solar shading and natural day lighting.
This blockhouse is located in ‘La bonanova’ neighborhood in Barcelona. It stands out in the middle of a residential area thanks to its powerful facade made out of big white bricks. The composition of these pieces plays a big part in the image of the front of the building.
In this apartment building, we strived to obtain the maximum quality through a conscientious work in constructive details and well-finish interior and exterior surfaces.
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This house is located in front of the lucid stream known as the Nuppuku River in Taisho-cho, Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido.
The north-west side of the house, which is the back of the building, is surrounded by tall trees, and unspoiled nature miraculously remains on the riverside.
The aim of this project was the conversion of the existing building into a cultural and social centre, which would provide it with institutional representation. The outset was a dark, half-buried building that lacked quality spaces, placed at the interior of a block in Girona. The vast remodelling program included a 180-seat auditorium, an exhibition room, a computer room and an administrative area, among other spaces.
schlaich Bergermann und partner is an engineering firm with a global reputation, known above all for its stadiums, bridges and energy concepts. The firm has offices in Berlin, New York and São Paulo in addition to its main company headquarters in Stuttgart. The Stuttgart team of 110 employees used to be based in two different locations. The relocation of the entire company to a fully redeveloped, seven-storey office block dating from the 1970s pursued the goal of reuniting the team under one roof. The building is prominently located at a busy crossroads in the urban district of West Stuttgart. The offices of schlaich bergermann und partner occupy six floors of the building.
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