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Panta Rei Beach, Pescara
The characteristics of the lot and the architectural-normative constraints have significantly influenced the shape of the building, which develops along the west-east direction, creating a compact volume in which all the services of the establishment are concentrated. The construction, slightly raised from the beach, creates a floating effect that gives it the appearance of a mooring ship, connected to the pier (pavement of the Riviera) by two walkways; the first
Primary school, Loiano
The new primary school in Loiano was completed and tested in 12 months in respect of the times and amounts of contract and without reservation by the enterprise and public administration. As an established tradition of Studio Contini, the search for a harmonious relationship with the geographical context and the well-being of future users drove the design and subsequent implementation. The volumes of the school building, located in an area
House BG, Varese
The prefabricated wooden house is built according to the concept of bio architecture in a residential area from where you can enjoy a wonderful view over lake Varese, the Sacro Monte sanctuary and Monte Rosa. Unfortunately enough, this marvelous view (is opposite to south orientation). Bio-climatic solutions helped the architects to reconcile the considerable solar gain (south) with the panorama views (west and north). For the above reasons, all
Residential unit of diffused hotel of Paluzza, Faas Paluzza Municipality
In this Alpine context the building distinguishes itself for the simplicity and the candour of its construction volume, deprived of any superfluous element recalling a fake chalet. There are extremely dynamic and emotional conditions determined by the use of the coating/cladding materials and the realization of formal elements such as the big window which becomes an abstract painting overlooking the alpine landscape. Inside, the house offers a domestic geography
Small tourist lodge near Banska Stiavnica
The tourist shelter was created as part of the adaptation of the dilapidated gamekeeper's lodge to a cultural and tourist center. The location is a well-known crossroads of hiking, cross-country and biking trails or a place for skating on a frozen lake. Now you can also experience the art, enjoy a snack and spend the night in a shelter. The typology, which usually stands alone in the forest, acquires
Weekend House Near Danube
Protected area of natural meandering Danube river is suitable and often used for a recreation. Investor´s desire was to propose him a concept of a small temporary building for a family holidays. The groundplan of the building is minimized. For this reason we have proposed a two-floor concept. The interior is designed as an openspace groundfloor with a loft. This connection serves to distribute light and heat. Communications and serving
GARDEN healthy bar, Tetovo
What can a garden represent actually? Is it just a place determined by human beings to satisfy their needs, or a platform of coexistence? Those where the questions that led us to consider juxtaposition of different natures (including the most difficult one – the human nature) side by side, in order to achieve coherence in fragmented reality. The main idea in the projecting of Garden was to create a
Apartment P7, Bratislava
The apartment is located in the former drying space of the town house’s former attic, which underwent a chaotic roof extension in the era of 90s. The original, complicated layout of the apartment was freed to the load bearing structures only, opening up to create a central living space. Entrance, bathroom, separate bedrooms and the outdoor terrace are all linked directly to it without necessary corridors. The original structure is
Demokratos, Sveti Vlas
Demokratos is a project for renovating “St. St. Cyril and Methodius“ school hall in Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria, and transforming it into a democratic space within a traditional school. Demokratos deals with the problem of children’s lack of freedom of choice in the educational process. The new multifunctional hall embodies the principles of freedom, equality, and pluralism. It is always accessible. Its program is created by both students and teachers. The
Casa Cortina, Cortina d’Ampezzo
Located in a privileged position in the famous Cortina d'Ampezzo, future home of the 2021 World Cup and 2026 Olympics, this villa has recently undergone a restoration that has outlined its new, prestigious look. The rooms have been redesigned around the vast open space in the inhabited area, furnished with pieces by the most prestigious Italian designers and are particularly enhanced by the specially designed lighting. The interiors, homogeneous
Woodcarving museum, Konjic
The idea behind the design of the woodcarving museum in Konjic is to simulate the movement through time in such a way that it moves relatively quickly from one time and space to another. Accordingly, the notion of a wormhole or Einstein-Rosen bridge served as the main inspiration. The entire museum was formed as one tunnel that connects two end points - the beginning of woodcarving and the present.
School Pavilion in Mníšek pod Brdy
The Grido studio presents a school pavilion in Mníšek pod Brdy in the middle of a undeveloped courtyard. Surrounded by prefabricated development and a historical linear school development, the pavilion is set on the highest. The authors have decided to insert a garden-looking pavilion into this space, which will not be connected in its shape or expression to any of the existing buildings standing around. The bearing structure consists