Red concrete

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Project • By Estudio MMXPrivate Houses

CVC House

The CVC House is generated from the articulation of the garden´s exterior spaces, terraces and the central patio with the spaces that were required by the client, as a way to generate a dialogue between the built space and the open space. In addition to a sequence of open spaces with varying degrees of intimacy, that allow to pass gradually from the large space of the street to the green space at the back of the plot.  Rafael Gamo Inside a 3x3x3 grid, 10 volumes are distributed around a central patio. This way, the project intertwines two units that can be inhabited independently. Rafael Gamo A compact program within a porous massing, allows the interior spaces to have optimal conditions of sunlight and views without... More

NewsNews • 15 Nov 2021

Wunderkammer: The Music School of Bressanone represents a new gateway to the ancient city

In Bressanone (Bolzano, Italy), architectural firm Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli has completed Wunderkammer: The Music School of Bressanone. Situated in the northern portion of the city and close to its ancient centre, the landmark project represents a new gateway to the city. Constructed entirely in exposed reinforced concrete, the red tone of the concrete comes from adding red porphyry aggregates and pigments (at a ratio of red 3% and black 2.5%). The rich and complex colour that results integrates with the surrounding traditional building fabric in a simple yet striking way.   Marco Cappelletti The building serves as an integral part of a larger masterplan that includes a new underground public car park over two levels to the... More

NewsNews • 16 Jun 2021

Shibori by Grid Architects demonstrates the dynamism of light in architecture

Shibori, the site office of a real estate development company, is more than a workspace. Located on a site surrounded by educational institutes and high-tech offices, the project by Grid Architects demonstrates core concepts of the real estate company’s upcoming schemes such as attention to context, out-of-the-box articulation, biophilia and harnessing of natural resources. Vinay Panjwani The dynamism of light in architecture and its ability to transform any space throughout the day was key to the design. Light perforating through the dotted façade creates dramatic effects and patterns throughout the day. The gradation of the punctures, which refers to the Japanese dyeing technique known as Shibori, includes strategically... More