Portfolio Archives: Public building

IPS HQ

PROJECT SUMMARY Located in the city of Asuncion, this proposal for the headquarters of the Social Security Institute is characterized by an extremely light organic shape compared to the size of its volume. The ground floor acts as a large base capable of housing the offices and counters open to the public, as well as…

TURKISTAN MEDIA CENTER

PROJECT SUMMARY The winner of "Turkistan Architect Awards" in Media Center category, this project seeks to create a high-tech building complex for media, tracing the evolution of Islamic architecture elements to their modern interpretation; its intention is to establish a dynamic center designed for editing and transmitting accurate information simultaneously contributing to the cultural development…

KIP ISLAND AUDITORIUM

PROJECT SUMMARY The new pavilion of the Exhibition centre in Riga, designed by DRA&U, broadens the abilities of an old pavilions, welcoming visitors of all ages and backgrounds to experience new exhibition space. With the effect of non-crafted concrete, high performance glazing and stainless steel the building has a remarkable appearance. Apertures on the walls…

HELSINKI CENTRAL LIBRARY

PROJECT SUMMARY “I never think of the future - it comes soon enough”― Albert Einstein. The assertion of the great German scientist has been a reason to reflect on the word “future” and conceptionally represent it in this new building turned towards the next decade. With this idea in mind we have thought of a…

ISTANBUL DISASTER CENTER

PROJECT SUMMARY This project focuses on the realisation of a visually striking building representing a challenge to both traditional architecture and engineering. Given the primarily didactic nature of the new Centre, it was our belief that the main focus of the building should be to involve visitors. Our proposal focuses on the creation of an educational…

BOLZANO

PROJECT SUMMARY The project represents a unitary body with a strong architectural impact but synthetic in its image. The building is composed of four underground floors and eleven floors above ground having as a hub the central body with all the necessary services (technical, sanitary and vertical connections) around which the offices are developed to be…

NEW NURSERY

PROJECT SUMMARY The starting point of our project is the CHILD. We aim to take into account his/her psychological and physical needs, aspirations, as well as the childs need to express his/her full potential. Simple volumes that are concise and easy to understand, to be put together and taken apart like a game, while colours…