office barcelona
residence aachen
bus stop aachen
ceremony
asylum naples
island theater
a solution was sought in this project where a single structure geometry could accommodate the site requirements, providing sufficient workspace while maximizing the flexibility for different tenant areas.
four rectangular space units were interconnected by three cores, eliminating the need for middle columns in each unit. this allows tenants the option to rent a single unit or the entire floor. varying the length of the units and offsetting the last one responds to the triangle form of the site and creates two public squares.
the rectangular geometry and structure of the units naturally imparts distinct characters to the facade.
this project aims to present a potential model for a generation mixed residence community by integrating apartments for senior citizens, student studios, work/study spaces and a kindergarten.
the facade of the blocks maintains the distinctive block structure of the district, while introducing new entrances leading to the courtyard. these openings run alongside the facades, which gradually diminishing in height and thus creating an intimate atomsphere as they approach the courtyard. these street-like openings serve as a transitional space, guiding from the urban enviroment to the private yard with the kindergarten.
the volume with the terraces contributes an introverted gesture to the entire project, creating a harmonious and inward-looking atmosphere. the ground floor, featuring work/study spaces, a kindergarten and a courtyard, serves as the collective focal point of the community.
a bus stop was to be planned for a crossing on a gentle slope. the design introduced a triangular geometry, allocating space for a bicycle path on one side while dedicating the other two sides to serve as bus stops. the triangle also creates a small garden at the center, with the roofs sloping towards this green space.
the triangular concept extends to the seating arrangement, introducing interactive seating spaces on both sides.
an expeiment was conducted in this project, wherein the topology of cistercian and carthusian monasteries was studied and adapted into a potential topology of a contemporary asylum architecture.
both monasteries and asylums share the common function of providing accommodation and fulfilling the basic needs for collective living. in this transformation, the church was compared to the reception area and the main activity hall. the courtyards were vertically stacked, the ring circulation on each floor offers distinct spactial perceptions.