Wooden architecture

"Il Parco dei Gelsi" is a residential complex funded by private investors that was born from the desire (which we share with the clients) to create a housing area with a low environmental impact. Andrea Ceriani Andrea Ceriani The project consists of nine apartments of different sizes, each of which has a privileged relationship with the outside thanks to the gardens and the large balconies. The project is based on the principles of bio-architecture with the aim of paying attention to harmony and balance. The basement, where the garages and technical rooms are located, will be built using traditional technologies based mainly on the use of reinforced concrete. Cristian Carrara The load-bearing structure and the outer claddin... More

The new Guesthouse-Hermitage is located within the Monastic Complex of Siloe, which spans an area of 38,000 square meters across a network of hilly pathways. The four living units, designated as external guest accommodations for occasional visitors to the Siloe community, are seamlessly integrated into the natural terrain and have been constructed without altering the surrounding landscape, pioneering a new form of sustainable living. Aurelio Candido Each housing unit, entirely complementary to the monastery's structure, comprises a bedroom with a kitchenette, a bathroom, a balcony on the north side, and a loggia to the south. The design meets accessibility standards. The building features a wooden load-bearing structure and infill, i... More

A nursery school with a capacity of 60 children is located in a suburban residential area in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama City. The planned site area is located in a region designated by Yokohama City as a “priority development area” due to the high demand for nursery schools. However, in densely populated residential areas, there are few opportunities to have a site large enough for a nursery school. For this site as well, the area designated to the playground was kept to a minimum by satisfying the relaxation requirements, thus the plan was approved. Takumi Ota Photography Since it was impossible to secure a playground of a sufficient size, and considering the site being on a slope and surrounded by a terraced streetscape, we... More

The new chapel dedicated to Saint John Paul II has been designed as a cedar wooden shell,  which reveals the original stone. Álvaro Viera Cedrela odorata, the main material, fills the space with its texture and color, as a reference to the pontiff´s love for Nature. Álvaro Viera Fifty porticos with different geometries and heights rise to 13m, the height of the chapel.  They are made of 150x50mm pieces and placed rhythmically with a separation of 10mm on a base that raises them from the floor creating a subtle line of shadow. Four of the porticos has been machined to embed led strips, that create different light scenes inside. Álvaro Viera The pieces of wood are joined with a reinterpre... More

Cascina B is a typical rural dwelling in Alta Langa, located in the municipality of Dogliani (Cn). Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico The restoration project of the former barn, converted into an annex of the main house, was designed with the intention of offering a contemporary intervention that does not deny the original purpose of the structure. Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico Barbara Corsico The Langhe stone walls were simply cleaned, without grouting or additions, and the existing roof timbers were sanded and integrated with new planks. A small wooden extension was added to the original volume, which simultan... More

Oasis of Tranquillity, reflecting the calmness attained within the rushed urban context. This project is located at the heart of the city that delved into the need of a safe, peaceful and functionally oriented dwelling, amidst the bustle environment. The design transitions progress the space in a hierarchical order by segregating the spaces, enhancing the various sensory experiences. Mudbricks Mudbricks The design of the residence has responded neatly to the plot and its environmental constraints. The design inculcated the micro thermal comfort with the space planning. The site is a corner plot of 7.7 cents located amidst the urban core of Kochi, surrounded by mixed use development that includes automobile workshops and commercia... More

« Le festival de cabanes » is an international competition,organised since 2016 in the region of the « Sources de Lac d'Annecy » and for the last two years in St. Germain Laval in the Loire department. The competition consists in the design of small cabins on a pre-designated site which are then to be constructed by the design teams themselves.These ephemeral constructions question the relationship we have with our environment and our landscape. Vincent Pel-Wassmer Our project, which won the competition, was allotted site number 15, nestled on the banks of the river Aix at the foot of the small medieval town of St. Germain Laval. Vincent Pel-Wassmer The natural elements contrast with the town and create a... More

Project: 89 residential and commercial buildings - European branch of the University of ChicagoArchitectural team: Parc architectes (housing) + Studio Gang (Uni. Of Chicago)Client: ICADE PromotionEngineering firms: Elioth (structure - environment) Artelia (fluids - HVAC - economics) AVLS (acoustics) OLM (landscaping)Construction companies: SPIE Batignolles OUTAREX © Studio Gang Linked togetherLong associated with an industrial district, this part of the 13th district of Paris is undergoing a major transformation. The ground is an artificial slab created to cover a railway station. Today it is a project of stone, terracotta and wood that will rise. It will participate in the reintroduction of the earth and biodiversity in the... More