Brise soleil façade
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Project • By Mareines Arquitetura • Private Houses
A Nave
Perched atop a mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro’s coastline, A Nave opens itself to the horizon through an unexpected gesture. Designed by Mareines Arquitetura, the residence proposes a light and integrated living experience, where architecture merges with the landscape and the sea becomes a natural extension of the home.
A key element of the proposal, the expansive wooden pergola envelops and covers the entire building, functioning as a second architectural skin. Conceived to withstand Rio de Janeiro’s intense sunlight, it regulates light incidence, creates shaded areas, and casts a dynamic interplay of light across the volumes throughout the day. Beyond climatic protection, the pergola establishes a continuous relationship... More
News • News • 28 Nov 2024
Studio Gang unveils University of Chicago’s John W. Boyer Center in Paris: A vertical campus for collaboration and sustainability
Studio Gang has completed its first project in France with the opening of the University of Chicago’s John W. Boyer Center in Paris, located in the city’s vibrant 13th arrondissement. The new academic center, designed as a “vertical campus,” serves as a dynamic hub for scholarship, research, and cultural exchange. At the heart of the building is a multi-level atrium that ensures ample natural light and visual connectivity between spaces, fostering social interactions, collaborative opportunities, and integration with the city of Paris.
Courtesy Studio Gang
A key feature of the design is the building’s striking brise soleil façade, made up of around 900 cylindrical limestone batons. These stone... More