Agriculture

Name: GOLFAddress: 39 rue du Golf, L-1638 Senningerberg (Luxembourg)Type: mixed-use (dagli atelier d’architecture + 5 apartments)Project period: 2020-2022Total surface: 800 m2Interior: ATO interior designLandscape design: GillenPhotography: Lorenzo Zandri 1.Short project descriptionThe project comprises of an architectural studio and 5 apartments, and it reflects its own architectural language. In the conception of the project, the aim was to create a space that not only reflects the mountain style, but also allows visitors to share this experience. Lorenzo Zandri 2.Key project details The ground floor of the building has an open plan and spatiality that allows as much light as possible. The use of large windows and glass door... More

The territory of Gavi is currently experiencing a rebirth characterized by the activism of some farms growing strongly that therefore are in need of new operative spaces. Between them, “La Raia” is one of the most interesting farms because it combines the activity of agriculture with that of a Foundation which aims to protect and promote the values of the territory by interventions concerning art and culture. In this context, the project of the new agricultural machinery depot, that clearly with its pure functional scope has a minor impact on the architectural scenario, needs a deeper gaze that cannot disregard a consideration upon the territory, restricting the functional issue to a precondition. The volume of the new project i... More

Shaped by the hands of humans, the deformations experienced in the natural environment are transforming today's living conditions.  Therefore it has become a necessity to develop new strategies and techniques related to life sustaining activities (such as nutrition and shelter) that can adapt to these transformations. Undoubtedly, the negative and positive effects of such technological developments on a necessity that appears on a global scale are quite high. At this point, perhaps it would not be wrong to compare these technological developments to a negative and positive-faced medallion. Although it is clear that the rapid technological developments experienced after the 2000s has had a negative effect on the natural environment, it... More

A new community Agriculture & Technology centre has launched in Krong Samraong, Cambodia, designed as a collaboration between Squire & Partners and SAWA for the Green Shoots Foundation. Built by local contractors, farmers and 16-25 year olds over a four-month period - assisted by volunteers from the UK - the development provides education in agricultural technologies to support children and adults in the local community, and facilitates opportunities for enterprise. The masterplan elements are designed to be responsive to the tropical climate – with raised floors to negate flood risk, screens to diffuse sunlight whilst providing ventilation, and overhanging roof eaves for the rainy season – as well as utilising local resources,... More

 A highway to sheep and shepherds. The cattle tracks were routes that annually herds traveling to move from the sea to the mountains and go back. The pavilion of transhumance is located close to the “tratturo del re”, a green path linking the Apulian plains to the mountains of Abruzzo in central Italy. The project has the aim of enhancement of rural traditions and enhance the local tourist routes and products, mainly related to the oil and wine production. The functional program is very simple: a single flexible space equipped with ensuite facilities.The project aims to symbolically interpret the path of sheep tracks opening and directing the large central room to the sea and to the opposite side towards the mountain. Conceptually a "s... More

UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA won the competition for new Green Campus University in Babil, Iraq and it was appointed to develop a sustainable green technology university campus based on LEED criteria. The new campus will consist of five colleges (agriculture, veterinary, biotechnology, food production and environmental college), the presidency building and all related supportive facilities, including sports hall, main auditorium, central library, entertainment center in addition to student and staff housing. Presidency building is the first LEED registered project in Iraq. The project is currently in hold at the level of complete detail design. The New Campus is located close to Al Qasim, in the Babil province of Iraq.... More