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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Hudson, a residential house in Surgut, Russia by Brusnika DesignJuly 13th, 2021 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Brusnika Design Hudson is a residential house in Surgut, featuring modern American traditionalism. Located next to the municipal park, in the area between the city centre and an industrial estate, it lies in the part of the city with typical brick and prefab houses dating from the 1990s and 2000s. Hudson was designed by Brusnika Design. The project team aimed at emulating features of Northern American architecture in the building while preserving authenticity in the context of a Northern Russian city.  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design
 Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design The house is conceived as a perimeter-confined quarter comprising several residential blocks with varying numbers of storeys. Two 17-storey sections are united to make one, located in the northern part of the plot with two 9-storey towers right behind them. Low 3-storey sections fill in the gaps between the high-rise blocks closing the perimeter of the quarter. The height of the building increases from the centre to the periphery. The complex modular facade composition gradually comes into view as one approaches the building and walks through its central arch. Due to this design, the windows and private terraces overlook the neighbouring park, while the courtyard area is south-oriented to maximise natural solar gain for the apartments. The composition emphasises the idea of the building’s introversion it is shaped around the inner courtyard. Two arches in different parts of the courtyard create a marked axis of symmetry, which blends Hudson’s inner space into the surrounding cityscape. The outer perimeter of the house accommodates various retailing premises catering for its residents and neighbours. The courtyard is half-private in function, turning into a lobby for guests, and offering public access to the zone with playgrounds and sports complexes.  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design The street facades can be subdivided into three areas: the basement, made up of the first two storeys, the middle part and the top section. The foundation is clad with horizontally rusticated natural stone, which brings in structural clarity. The middle part, or the house body, balances two materials ー brick finishing and metal panelling between the windows. The rhythm of contrasting vertical elements, namely metal framed window apertures, enhances symmetrical composition and facade austerity. The top section of the house, consisting of two to four upper storeys, conveys active plasticity due to its cascades and stylish cornices made of architectural concrete. The dynamic use of terraces, comprising those on the top house corners, balances out the building and creates its distinct silhouette. The combination of four materials brick, stone, metal and architectural concrete intensifies the inner dialogue of architectural elements and forms the complex facade composition.  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design The grid of windows of varying dimensions enhances the facade rhythm. Three window sizes are used in the project ranging from 1 to 3 metres in height. The largest 3-metre windows are fitted in the kitchen living room areas, where families spend more time. The outer facade complexity harmonises the house’s inner design: lower storeys accommodate commercial premises and duplex/triplex apartments with separate entrances and second-level space. Upper storeys host apartments with terraces and roof access. The underground car park is located under the building.  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design  Image Courtesy © Brusnika Design
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