Monday, August 1, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Villa Malaparte - Adalberto Libera
Villa Malaparte - the ultimate expression of architecture and landscape in harmony. A mediator between, earth, sky and sea; architecture with references to history and implicit metaphysical meaning.
Golf and Tennis Academy
Given the unique opportunity presented by the site, the building needs to be a response to the surrounding landscape and topography and the concept presented recognises the sensitive setting of the project. The building becomes a feature of the timeless landscape. The light and transparent building that results is intimately rooted to the landscape creating a true sense of place.
A key idea that reinforces architectural and corporate ideals of future sustainability is the active green roof of the main building and the resulting imagery of the building. The built form supports and is supported by a number of fundamental sustainability principles such as the collection of roof water for use in an irrigation system, solar panels to offset electrical costs and thermal mass that reduce heating and cooling costs.
We feel that the unique relationships forged between building, landscape and image is the key to providing a facility that would serve not only as a destination for the public and sporting fraternity, but as a facility that would become an architectural destination in itself.
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