PRODUCT LIBRARY
remaining open to the elements, the project has been conceived as an expansive landscape that changes with the seasons and the weather.
the two-story residence is complete with a large outdoor terrace.
the staircase comprises 630 pieces, which were assembled and glued on site, piece by piece.
the bridge was 70 meters in length with the two 20-meter-high towers linked by a passageway platform.
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dbkii Jan 25, 2012 david v Jan 25, 2012
more commentsmore refinement would not have cost much more – there is a deliberate rawness going on here – kudos to both the architect and client for their integrity, but I would prefer to see a bit more refinement
there seems to be this new thing going on wherein rawness in architecture is an end unto itself – as far as I’m concerned, the jury is still out on that one – Botta’s work was often very un-adulterated, this takes it further
I agree with Cris, very straightforward.
It’s not about craftsmanship, it’s about “…seeking to occupy as much buildable land as possible…”.
The shape is a consequence of the shape of the plot and the set-backs.
The materials and details, I’m guessing, dictated by budget.
It reminds me of Lacaton-Vassal, very straightforward, no-nonsense, most-space-with-less-money
kind of attitude.
I like it.
Not everybody has rich clients. I think they did the best with what they had!