Mario Airò.
Mario Airò.
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Studio Velocity - Montblanc house, Okazaki 2009. Set in a fairly compact lot with houses on three sides of the property, the architects wanted to provide amble outdoor space and views to nearby mountains while maintaining a sense of privacy for the owners. To achieve this, an external shell wraps the interior living spaces, pitched with a sloped roof, hinting at the traditional residential archetype. This configuration creates a number of unique exterior spaces, from a small side garden at ground level, small terraces outside the children’s bedrroms, and an expansive “roof deck” at the top level. The openings at the roof are exaggerated in size and void of any traditional window details, dramatically emphasizing the views towards the exterior. Despite the amount of exterior space, the shells maintains privacy from the immediacy of the neighboring houses, and creates a sense of security, shelter, and tranquility for the occupants. Via.
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the architectural work of brandon pass
Hand drawing is something of a lost art form within the profession practice of architecture. Digital renderings are considered the status quo today, so it’s hard to believe that less than a handful of years ago, construction document were the product of thousands of hours of physical manpower. The average office was filled with architects hunched over drafting tables, surrounded by stacks of ashtrays, coffee cups, and layers upon layers of Mylar and trace paper. The buzz of electric erasers hummed constantly, as architects frantically corrected and redrew details mere hours before they were due.
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