Façade materiality
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about façade materiality
Project • By Ofisvesaire • Private Houses
G House
Located on a steep and rocky 2,500 m² plot, G House is conceived as a single-story compact dwelling, positioned on a partially leveled area previously intervened by former landowners. The untouched portions of the site have been preserved and shaped with a landscape design approach that prioritizes the site’s existing olive trees and natural topography. This sensitive integration not only reinforces the house’s harmony with its environment but also offers residents a living experience deeply connected to the landscape.
Kadir Asnaz
Kadir Asnaz
Kadir Asnaz
Kadir Asnaz
Kadir Asnaz
Kadir Asnaz
Kadir Asnaz
Kadir Asnaz
Kadir Asnaz
Kadir Asnaz
Kadir Asnaz
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News • News • 25 Mar 2024
Brooklyn Tower by ShOP Architects showcases a unique materiality
Brooklyn Tower, standing an impressive ninety-three stories tall with a unique neo-deco crown, is already a landmark for the Borough. Designed by SHoP Architects, the skyscraper honors the sensitively restored Dime Savings Bank on the building's ground level. Its contemporary yet emblematic expression of its Art Deco Heritage blends baroque and modern detailing with thoughtful use of materials.
Max Touhey
The materiality of what can be described as a Neo Deco façade gracefully combines a white marble base with pilasters of blackened steel, copper and bronze that create a striking verticality along the building's impressive height. At street level, the Brooklyn Tower's marble 'convaxacave' columns sit upon black granit... More