Ciel rouge creation: villa ronde

'villa ronde' by henri gueydan arch. and ass: ciel rouge creation in japan
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'villa ronde' by tokyo- and paris-based design practice henri gyeundan arch. and ass: ciel rouge creation
is a circular residence with a private museum on a rocky coast by the sea in japan. directly engaging
with the natural elements of the site, the design features a porous facade that allows the interior to
experience the wind and natural light as well as provide panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.



roof garden
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partially plugged into the topography of the land, the circular form was driven by the presence
of a dominant northern wind, resulting in an angle-less structure that will provide the least amount
of resistance on the site. the underground portion of the residence benefits from thermal exchange,
facilitating passive operations in providing an ideal microclimate within. cross ventilation is
achieved through an inner garden that serves as a convection system in attracting fresh air.
a 40cm thick roof garden, which hosts 500 m2 of solar panels, serves as natural insulation in
addition to blurring the physical boundary between architecture and landscape.



from the water
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exterior view
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circumscribing a central courtyard, the interior programs are arranged as a 'wandering place'
with rooms connected freely in a fluid manner. small and large apertures that puncture the facade
provide views of the water, rendering the house as a 'panoramic tower' reminiscent of old fortresses
by the sea. as a result, every room holds an intimate relationship with the site, utilizing the landscape
as a constant backdrop to the atmosphere of the interior. 



views of outdoor circulation space
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outdoor stairway
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interior view
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view of central courtyard
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pool
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effects of the facade
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bedroom
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office
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courtyard at night
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site plan



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floor plan / roof level

Hybrid Hotel in Dubai is Inspired by Singing Dunes Phenomenon

OCTOBER - 14 - 2011

Singing dunes is a phenomenon found exclusively in desert environments. “The sounds are produced when grains drum against one another; exciting elastic waves on the dune surface of the sand bed acts like the membrane of a loudspeaker.”The sounds resemble the beating of a drum or the noise of a low-flying jet. They can be heard up to 10 km away.

The skyscraper was designed by Barbara Leonardi and Oliver Dibrova as part of Hani Rashid Studio. The main inspiration was found in a phenomenon of singing dunes. Hypothetically located in Dubai, the project is a hybrid space, with diverse surfaces representing different programmatic conditions. A spiraled structure continues the public space and contains four plugged in hotel-units, which can act independent from each other and are specialized on diverse topics (business hotel, recreation hotel, sports hotel and city hotel).

The final configuration of the building is set upon through an experiment: a plate or drum is forced to vibrate historically with a violin bow or with a speaker. A fine sand or powder is sprinkled on the surface and allowed to settle. It sets at those non-vibrating parts of the surface, namely the nodes of vibration. Using an equation for the zeros of standing wave on square plate, different sound-files are extracted and used as input. They’re translated into frequency and amplitude, eventually generating a 3d structure.

Tabanlioglu architects: istinye residence

'istinye residence' by tabanlioglu architects, istanbul, turkey
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turkish practice tabanlioglu architects have designed 'istinye residence', a residential block comprised of three
buildings along the bosporus river in istanbul, turkey. formally reminiscent of wings, butterfly roofs at varied
orientations hover above the tree line opening views to the encompassing greenery and welcoming abundant
daylight inside. a transparent facade in conjunction with the interior's vaulted ceilings dissolve the boundary
between the internal and external environments.

bedrooms are placed near the perimeter of the plan arrangements while bathrooms are pulled inwards towards
the less illuminated center of each structure. terraces and balconies extend living spaces into the natural surroundings
while outdoor communal areas serve as a gathering platform for residents.



residence with river in the background



facade overlooking the landscape



perimeter path



interior living and loft areas overlooking the river



site plan



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elevation


project info:


client: dilek gayrımenkul yatırım & turizm a.ş.
architectural project team: murat cengiz, çağrı akay, aybala öz, efe öner, seray öztürk, gökhan çatıkkaş, mine alsinevi
structural consultancy: emir engineering
mechanical consultancy: gn engineering
electrical consultancy: hb teknik
fire consultancy: prof. dr. abdurrahman kılıç
general coordinator: şükrü dökücü, consultant to president
construction area: 7.100 m²

Tomohiro hata: complex house

'complex house' by tomohiro hata, nagoya, japan
image © toshiyuki yano


japanese architect tomohiro hata has recently completed 'complex house', a single family residence 
in nagoya, japan. inhabitants of this dwelling are offered unique sight lines through the voids created 
by a series of alternating pitched roofs. the exterior contains minimal penetrations at street level and 
is clad with metal sheets in standing seam fashion, a technique characterized by slightly overlapped 
parallel strips. 

an upper level corridor is positioned under the roof's bottom chord, linking the bedrooms with the 
children's playrooms. acting as a spine between each end of the house, the corridor borders two open 
air courtyards filled with plants and a patio. enclosed with square windows, unobstructed views through 
the spaces, from one interior room to the next.



living roomimage © toshiyuki yano



dining roomimage © toshiyuki yano



courtyardimage © toshiyuki yano



children's roomimage © toshiyuki yano



children's roomimage © toshiyuki yano



bedroomimage © toshiyuki yano



corridor to children's roomimage © toshiyuki yano



street viewimage © toshiyuki yano



facade illuminated at nightimage © toshiyuki yano 



at nightimage © toshiyuki yano


project info:


title: complex house
location: nagoya, japan
design: tomohiro hata architect and associates
construction year: 2011
photographs: toshiyuki yano
site area: 107.30m2
1f area: 54.43m2
2f area: 45.81m2
total area:100.24m2
structure: wooden

Alleswirdgut + feld72: Herzberg Housing

'herzberg housing' by alleswirdgut + feld72, wien, austria
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austrian practices alleswirdgut and feld72 have collaborated to complete 'herzberg housing', a development of
apartment blocks located in wien, austria. the residential buildings are arranged around a central courtyard and lawn,
reducing the scale to mediate the established urban fabric of single family houses. the stepped profile creates
diverse upper story terraces provide a variety of outdoor experiences on each successive floor.

interior arrangements vary to accommodate a range of tenants including small and large families and
are flexible to add temporary bedrooms and spaces. the green gradient of the facades intends to unify
the cluster and provide a unique urban identity within the city.



entrance between buildings to central courtyard
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stepped terraces
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ground level apartments have personal entrances
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stair leading to courtyard
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outdoor concrete stairs
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(left) system of stairs leading to courtyard
(right) light well created in center of stairs
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site plan
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floor plan / level 0
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floor plan / level 1
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section
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section
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