viernes, 29 de noviembre de 2013

Aeropuerto de Kutaisi por UNStudio

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El aeropuerto internacional "Rey David el Constructor" en Kutaisi, Georgia, recientemente completado, se espera que dé servicio a un millón de pasajeros anualmente a partir de 2014. El diseño de UNStudio abarca el desarrollo íntegro del aeropuerto, incluyendo una revisión de la pista, la planificación de las zonas verdes y su futuro desarrollo, el edificio de la terminal, las oficinas, una estación meteorológica y la torre de control.

El diseño de UNStudio revela la rica cultura  de esta joven democracia situada en el cruce de caminos entre la Europa Oriental y el Asia Occidental.

La arquitectura de la terminal sugiere una puerta, en la que una distribución estructural muy clara crea un volumen protector que lo abarca todo. La esquina exterior coloreada (que funciona como punto de cruce y de reconocimiento) y el denominado "paraguas" situado en el interior de la terminal (que opera como centro para el flujo de pasajeros) funcionan como los dos detalles arquitectónicos alrededor de los cuales se organizan todas las funciones del aeropuerto.

El diseño organiza el proceso logístico, proporciona seguridad óptima y se asegura de que el viajero tenga espacio suficiente para circular de forma cómoda. Además el edificio está cubierto de cristales que crean un entorno luminoso con vistas a las montañas del Cáucaso.

La torre de control de 55 metros de altura y su edificio auxiliar de oficinas están diseñados para complementar el diseño de la terminal. La cabina de control forma el punto focal de la torre, con una visión de 360 grados del entorno y un interior cómodo y espacioso que permite a entre 4 y 8 operadores trabajar con máxima concentración. El exterior de la torre está cubierto de una piel perforada sobre un núcleo de hormigón, lo cual permite usar el viento para ayudar en la ventilación. Luces LED situadas entre el núcleo y la piel exterior realzan el efecto baliza cambiando de color cuando hay una fluctuación en la velocidad del viento.

El diseño del nuevo aeropuerto incorpora numerosos elementos sostenibles. Una fuente de agua subterránea proporciona la base para la reducción del consumo de energía. Tanto el suelo de la terminal como el de la torre de control utilizarán esta fuente de agua para mantener una temperatura regulada en los dos volúmenes. En el edificio de la terminal el voladizo de los tejados proporciona sombra en las fachadas sur y suroeste. Un sistema híbrido de ventilación de baja presión está integrado en la estructura principal de la terminal y hay un sistema de recogida de aguas residuales bajo el suelo de la misma. El objetivo es presentar el aeropuerto de Kutaisi como el primer aeropuerto que incorpora una separación estricta de los residuos y que establece un sistema de reciclado que podría implementarse en nuevos proyectos en Georgia.



© nakanimamasakhlisi

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diagrama organizativo © UNStudio

sección © UNStudio

plano © UNStudio

diagrama de circulación © UNStudio

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Fotos: nakanimamasakhlisi, Tblisi / UNStudio

miércoles, 27 de noviembre de 2013

nomad living by studio arte is a shipping container retreat

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studio arte has been exploring the notion of nomad living in their architectural practice, resulting in a series of shipping container structures that they see serving a multitude of purposes: a start up for young home owners, a holiday home, a concept for holiday resort planners, a shed for guests, a home office, a home studio, a pop-up, or a hotel room. one of the first prototypes they have realized is situated in the picturesque region of algarve, portugal, where the experimental firm has transformed a single standard shipping container module into a getaway retreat. boldly painted in orange to compliment the lush surrounding greenery, the structure features a wide deck that runs along the entire frontage of the dwelling, extending the narrow space outwards thus opening up the interior to the exterior via large glass sliding doors. the shelter includes living, eating, and wash areas and responds to the site’s local bureaucratic building regulations. ‘nomad living’ is a mobile, sustainable and economical getaway–a functional shell that can be transformed by adding various architectural, mechanical and engineering features.

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http://www.designboom.com/architecture/nomad-living-by-studio-arte-is-a-shipping-container-retreat-09-29-2013/

lunes, 25 de noviembre de 2013

Orthodox School in Remle / Dan and Hila Israelevitz Architects

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Inaugurated recently at the heart of the old city of ramle, the Orthodox school was planned in response to the classroom shortage within the Christian community of the city.

The small plot and the need to connect with the historical fabric created a dense continuum of bifurcated yards.

Placing the new structures adjacent to the trapezoid sport-court of the existing school created a central place for outdoor activities. This spatial continuum was further enhanced by uplifting the buildings–enabling free movement contributing to possible interaction between the students and teachers, in ventilated and shaded spaces.

The natural connection to the neighboring buildings has done much to strengthen the ties with the community, who sees the new building as their cultural icon.

As the density had created mutual shading- lacking natural light- some of the buildings have been slanted toward the yard with especially large windows and skylights.


Placement of the rooms on either side of the buildings has prevented the need for long corridors, creating spacious passages that serve for the leisure, exhibitions, and games.

Built-in crosses, reminiscent of tadao ando’s church of light, have enhanced the inside-out relations.


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http://www.archdaily.com/264268/orthodox-school-in-remle-dan-and-hila-israelevitz-architects/

viernes, 22 de noviembre de 2013

Ofunato Civic Center and Library / Chiaki Arai Urban and Architecture Design

© Taisuke Ogawa
Located in Ofunato, a town on the distinctive Sanriku Kaigan coastline of Iwate prefecture in northeastern Japan, Ofunato Civic Center and Library is a cultural building complex which consists of a main hall with 1100 seats, a library, multi-purpose spaces, an atelier, a tea room, and a studio. In its development, regional workshops and fieldwork have been organized by more than 50 times to make communication among architects, local residents and public officers.

Following those workshops, programs of each function were verified, and a library was added as per requests from its locals. How to represent its local form has also been discussed in order to design a new iconic community space. In workshops, architects were required not to adhere to any particular forms or ideas, and to discern architecture, the form of space, from something ambiguous. Through many events, the power in its creating process of architecture motivated the local involvement in the project. Consequently, it has attracted more than 20,000 people every month in a city of 40,000 people since it was inaugurated.



© Taisuke Ogawa

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