Tropical architecture
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about tropical architecture
Progetto • By Wilson Architects • Università
Universities of the Future
The days of traditional education delivery are gone.
We live in a highly-connected world where students have ubiquitous access to quality content and myriad ways to explore, study, and interact online. Great universities are defined by the strength and expertise of their communities, and their ability to provide students with flexible and interesting ways to learn.
The education market is more competitive than ever but the drivers remain the same — how can tertiary institutions attract and retain students? How can they adapt to the latest models of teaching and learning? How can they use the assets they already have instead of building something new?
In a next generation campus, the environment adapts to how you want to teach. Acti... Altro
Progetto • By Atelier Design N Domain • Alloggi Privati
AA House
Tropical living is all about blurring the boundaries of indoor and outdoor allowing the inhabitant to use both spaces exclusively as well as in conjunction.
The house is conceived as a series of pavilions held together along a strong central circulation spine. This spine also helps divide the served from service spaces of the house; the former located in front with the latter behind separated by the circulation spine.
The pavilions open up to large decks serving for a seamless inside outside living experience; tropical architecture demands the balance of living indoors as well as outdoors.
The use of traditional lean too roofs and pitched roofs are complimented with linear walls which give a contemporary flavour to the house.
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Progetto • By HB Design Pte Ltd • Appartamenti
The Heights
The design of the Heights is a synthesis of the dramatic site, the stunning views and contemporary tropical architecture. The concept draws its inspiration from the designs of Italian hill towns, where natural context and manmade architecture form an organic whole. Asked to maximise the saleable area of this site the design sought to underplay the architecture of the individual building, concentrating instead on the overall composition of the 52 unit whole.
The cascading architecture of the units is broken up with heavily planted green spines, serving as the vertical connectors between the roadways and the units. This development was awarded the Best Condominium Development in Phuket in the 2008 Thailand Property awards.
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Progetto • By NdH Architect • Hotel
kalina SPA and resort hotel
the simplicity of design in the theme dialog with web and application aspects of the locality. this simplicity is interpreted as an adaptation of a majesty of the value of local traditions that surround the scope of community supporters. articulation design on this project is a collaboration between the formation of traditional Javanese house which refers to the value of the philosophy of life and philosophy of the Javanese traditional house. in the life of society and lifestyle modernity began to leave the traditional architectural style. then, in this project we re-dig the simplicity of traditional Javanese architectural style shape with innovative use of materials mostly used wood, stone which is located around the site and bamboo as the... Altro
Progetto • By Junsekino Architect and Design • Alloggi Privati
Cube House
The main idea began from two turning boxes. We subtract the volume of the boxes out to bring natural light and ventilation into the internal space and functions. It also provides a connection between each function in the house.
The stamped concrete external walls help reducing the raw look of using bare concrete material. Including the wooden skins on the façade of the house also helps concealing the windows from outside.
Due to the land size and local regulations, the size of the house was limited, the house was designed to gain the best benefit space by using a perfect box-shape that represent true material and the sense of Tropical Architecture.
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Progetto • By IMD Design architects • Alloggio
Residence Nothing Hill Curacao.
A modern, cleanly designed villa painted in Navajo white with color accents of Indigo blue.
The villa has a clear, simple layout, with a spacious covered porch that is typical of tropical architecture. By opening the glass harmonica doors in the living room, one large area is created combining interior with the exterior.
The sloping roof was a construction requirement. By building the exterior elevations high enough, it is hidden from view. It appears as though the villa is a concatenation of abstract volumes with flat roofs.
Here too the design takes account of natural ventilation through the optimal positioning of the building and various rooms, and by creating openings in the elevations. Altro
Progetto • By Avanto Architects • Memoriali
Tsunami memorial - Boats
The memorial is built around the exceptional natural environment of the site. Nature has suffered, but will survive. The memorial gives people a chance to learn and participate, it is not designed to concretize the disaster, but to symbolize rebuilding and hope. People make a personal act and create the memorial together. This ritual, similar to the traditions of the Mokan people, is a way to express sympathy and at the same time thank, respect and feed the sea.
First thing you see approaching the site is a corner of the bamboo covered building peeping out through bamboo groves. The site is entered through a memorial building. Already crossing the bridge surrounded by slender bamboo trunks you here purl of the small brook flowing through... Altro
Progetto • By Aamer Architects • Alloggi Privati
Ninety7 @ Siglap
One of those stimulating occasions where owner and architect are effectively collaborating, in sync, resulting in a pleasant process & cool project. This house sits on Siglap Hill, the highest point in a residential suburb in Singapore, the site is breezy and enjoys spectacular views of the city skyline and the surrounding low-rise neighbourhood.
The owner, a businessman, was then a bachelor who enjoyed entertaining at his house ('bachelor's pad'). The main spaces of the house are elevated off the ground to fully exploit the views and catch the breeze. The main “public” spaces – living room, dining room and open kitchen – are placed on the second level while the private spaces – master bedroom, stu... Altro
Progetto • By FoRo Arquitectos • Alloggi Privati
Williamson House
Casa Williamson, in the South Pacific of Costa Rica, intends to respond to the conditions of a tropical site, with spectacular views of the ocean. The “partí” is quite simple: elongated and narrow, as if wanting that the whole house be a window, easy to ventilate naturally and well protected from the sun and rains by extremely large roof overhangs, seeking to strongly express tropical architecture of the “here and now.” Its modern tropical design has a strong relationship with its location.
The formal or aesthetic expression is a direct result of the conditions and of our interpretations of place. We oppose large glass surfaces and flat roofs because they are anti tropical. Thus, the house is carefully punctured to frame the views and... Altro
Progetto • By ONG&ONG • Alloggi Privati
DW-House
This two-storey house in Bukit Timah conveys a harmonious balance of classic and contemporary aesthetics in this reinterpretation of the black and white bungalows from Singapore's colonial past.
Initially a challenge, the site's triangular shape later proved to be beneficial, as the right angled layout of the buildings created an ideal space for an enclosed garden. The sloped elevation also allows ambient light and natural ventilation to filter through the swimming pool and into the basement that shelters the gym and water garden.
Western sensibilities and Asian aesthetics, evident in the minimalist Japanesque façade and use of bamboo, are beautifully married against a backdrop of contemporary tropical architecture to form this uni... Altro
Progetto • By Bedmar and Shi • Discoteche
Horizon Hills Clubhouse
The Horizon Hills Golf & Country Clubhouse is located on slightly sloping terrain, strategically positioned at the halfway mark in the new 18-hole golf course in the Malayan state of Johor. It is part of a much bigger development, the Iskandar Malaysia project that will encompass new waterfront housing, retail outlets and village square, bonded together by water in the form of lakes, ponds and canals. Hence, the clubhouse will form the heart and soul of the township, the center stage for recreation and socializing where families, friends, neighbours and their guests will gather and meet.
The brief was to represent and express the progressive concept of township in this rapidly developing nation. It was to provide an alternative quality... Altro
Progetto • By GL Studio • Università
SZU Science & Technology Building
The Shenzhen University Science and Technology Building is located at the border that divides the new area and the old central area in the campus. It is separated from other buildings by lush woods. Its unique location and dominant volume make it a landmark for the entire campus. The isotropic form is dictated by this centrality and relative isolation. The building is basically a 53-meter cubic, punctuated at four sides with an a large opening, and encompassing a soaring glass tower. The central glass tube is the transportation and public activity space surrounded by research and teaching spaces. The four 30-meter-span openings provide four sky-gardens and rich plane changes in the building, as well as corridors of natural breeze. The podiu... Altro