Social terraces
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Project • By DEK Studio • Offices
Allen Gateway
Along the edge of Rowlett Creek in Collin County Texas north of Dallas, and overlooking a nature preserve, the design for this project is focused on a dialogue with nature. In addition to vegetative elements as part of the building facade, common areas extend out and over the floodplain line and into the adjacent forest, creating a truly blurred boundary between nature and building. An occupiable roof deck in conjunction with exterior circulation paths leverage the atypical form of this shell and core development, and activate the exterior spaces to the same level as the interior. The modern materiality accommodates uses ranging from restaurant and retail to office and medical clinic space, creating a true 24-hour venue in... More
News • News • 20 Feb 2022
Staggering volumes of Casa Majalca respond to majestic stone formations found in the surrounding National Park
This sustainable holiday house by OAX Arquitectos features impressive views over rock formations characteristic of Majalca National Park, Mexico. Given its powerful landscape surroundings, the house encourages outdoor activities which are supported by large social areas with terraces.
The Raws - Paco Álvarez
The lot has a narrow 1:4 ratio proportion, being particularly narrow at the front and ending at the back with a natural ravine. The home’s staggered volumes ascend to the centre of the property and are positioned in a zigzag manner to preserve pre-existing trees. With a colour that blends with the land, the volumes aim to visually integrate with the stone monoliths of Majalca National Park.
The Raws - Paco &A... More