Topographic area
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Project • By PJV Arquitetura • Housing
DS HOUSE
The DS House has a total built area of 195 m². It is located in the city of Jaraguá do Sul in Santa Catarina state, in Brazil on a very sloping terrain. The project responds to the demand of a couple expecting a daughter and seeks to create a modern, suggestive and welcoming environment for the enjoyment of the residents.
Alexandre Zelinski
The house program was organized on three levels. On the lower level, which is located on the north side of the lot, next to the boundary, there is a two-car shelter. The residence´s social area is on the intermediate level, which is also accessible from the street level, in view of the local topography. It includes a living room, a dining room and a kitchen, as well as a toilet an... More
Project • By BFArchitecture (barbara fassoni architects) • Offices
COMMUNITY CENTRE H55
The CC H55 shape results of its location in the urban fabric and topographic area. It starts in a movement as an extension from the peak-facade of the adjacent building towards the clock tower of the church ending in a high peak. The roof structure of the CC H55 is an application of the traditional character of the surrounding buildings with a contemporary touch of style. The high peak refers to the highly gothic style of Prague, city of a hundred spires, and gives a dialogue with the clock tower of the church.
The shape of the CC H55 is lowered in the middle to leave an open view to the garden from the street level and give easily independent pedestrian access to the garden. The parabolic movement provides the cellared level partially... More