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The Spanish architect Fernando Menis has been the responsible of design the new Auditorium CKK Jordanki in Torun, Poland. This has been the most complex work for the architect up to date and it is located in a green ring around the centre of this small and smart town. So, to know more about this place, it is important to talk about the inside and outside of the building.
Photo: Jakub Certowicz
OUTSIDE
In the exterior we find white concrete in almost all the surface. A concrete shell that is cut and carved away and that allows to appear shades of red as the lining in its holes. Moreover, we should to highlight that the use of this material is a reinterpretation of the traditional use of brick, establishing a parallel between the tectonics of the city and the location of the plot. The red and white is a prefect mix that emphasizes the dichotomy between the modern and historic architecture.
Photo: Jakub Certowicz
INSIDE
On the other side, now we are going to talk about the inside of the building, which constrasts whith the outside. The architect has designed a flexible space allowed to welcome not only concerts but also all kinds of events. About the theatre space is important to say that this is able to adapt easily to different capacities and it may change from performance to performance. A space were you may join two rooms to act as the main theatre by moving the walls and changing the number of the easily removable seats. This allows to hold differt events at the same time. Moreover, the dynamic ceiling has been made in order to absorb symphonic performances, chamber, theatre, opera, and film. Finally, we have to highlight that the concert hall can be opened to the outside and this allows to join the interior stage with the park outside.
Photo: Małgorzata Replińska. Courtesy CKK Jordanki
We speak now of an interesting project in Marbella where contemporary architecture, cutting-edge and full of personal and indigenous shades, combined with contemporary decor and trendy eclectic style, is what characterizes this exclusive family home in Marbella Malaga where the Yeregui Architects Studio has successfully managed to save a program complex needs.
Thus, the main objective of the project, located in a residential area of the Monteros- -High which has a simple topography nothing has been shaping an outward and completely integrated in its environment villa.
FULL INTEGRATION
For this, the prestigious architectural firm has returned to work with Kawneer, systems specialist architectural aluminum and unique brand of the construction of the Alcoa Group, to the selection and project the entire chapter woodworking sector. Pergolas, sliding doors and aluminum windows provide shelter and connect the interior spaces of the house with outdoor areas, and allow -for its large dimensions and vain imperturbables- complete freedom of movement and circulation of its inhabitants.
“Getting the most out the location of the home that boasts unbeatable views, both mountain and sea, as well as save the steep slopes and terrain slopes were the two major challenges in this project”, says Cristina Yeregui a of the members of the Study. Thanks to the hard and deep architectural work they have done, this has been achieved without neglecting the least functionality and comfort of the home.
In this sense, the architect says that “has managed to minimize the unevenness of home ownership for the comfort of their owners and have secured a nice panoramic view from anywhere in the house you choose”.
DISTRIBUTION
The house, 400 square meters and developed in three and a half months, rises and distributed in two heights and an openable roof. On the ground floor -a street- level is the living room open to the kitchen and a small laundry.
In it, saving a height of one meter, there are also two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a toilet, as well as a covered terrace and a swimming pool that extends and connects to the lower level through a waterfall. At this lower level -the plant semisótano- the house has two bedrooms, three bathrooms and a living room. From this height is also access to the garage, warehouse and room facilities.
CONSTRUCTIVE SOLUTIONS
In general, housing has barely work partition walls, thereby promoting open, airy and bright spaces. The connections between areas and rooms are amplified with various Kawneer solutions outside.
As for the doors, the villa has a liftable sliding Kasting RT 100 in the living room on the ground floor; AA765 Kanada door in the living room of the basement floor; AA3765 Kasting three sliding in the bedrooms of the basement floor and the ground floor and a mortise sliding AA3765 Kasting in the kitchen. Regarding windows, Kassiope AA765 models have been installed on the ground floor; AA765 Kalory in living room (projected in several sections totaling 15 meters in total length), dressing rooms and bathrooms; AA3765 Kasting sliding windows in the bedrooms of the ground floor and a wall-curtain 1202 on the terrace.
VERSALITY AND ADAPTATION
“The versatility of this woodwork has been the reason why, once again, we have opted for Kawneer architectural solutions,” explains Yeregui. “Its integration capabilities and features such as thermal break, which allows adaptation to changes in Temperatures- proved key when installing them in this house”.
The technical qualities of different doors, sliding doors and windows as well as the wide range of colors and textures offered by the brand have made possible a complete connection with the environment. Something has been achieved with granulated brown finish chosen by architects for these solutions and at all times are in direct contact with both outdoor areas and interior of the house, in which predominate materials such as oak, slate , marble, concrete paving stone and plaster and painted white so typical of Andalusia.
Other items such as boulders, courtyards and fountain evoke the same Andalusian essence, full of strength and personality, the study sought to reflect on the project at all times. The decorative work of housing has been in charge of the interior Nezha Kanouni. In all rooms, the design pieces maridan in perfect harmony with a myriad of ethnic and colonial nuances which characterize both work diseñadora- to shape an eclectic style evocative, personal and character.
Inside, the minimalist and contemporary architecture of the house is softened through the use of noble and warm materials such as wood, combined elegantly with black, gray and white tones furniture. In the outdoor areas spaces with a much more striking based on red, pink and orange color palette are revitalized.
In short, it should be noted that the whole Nezha Kanouni has shaped a vibrant and suggestive decorative work through has been made comfortable and functional atmospheres, while timeless and rich contrasts.
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Triptyque, a Franco-Brazilian architecture agency dedicated to sustainable design, conceived in Rio de Janeiro the first commercial building based on the positive energy concepts in Brazil. This unique project combines daring design with sustainable development innovative technologies.co-existing elements, slowly combining them and playing off each other.
The program is characterized by a great flexibility at such extent that a building, which according to the client’s brief, was meant to be only a concerts hall, ended up being a space for all kinds of concerts and events, within the same initial budget.
RB12 DATASHEET
-Program: Green-Retrofit corporate building
-Customer: NATEKKO
-Architecture: Triptyque Architecture
–Place: 12, Avenue Rio Branco,
-Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
-Partners: Greg Bousquet, Carolina Bueno,
-Guillaume Sibaud, Olivier Raffaelli
-General Manager: Luiz Trindade
-Projects Managers: Marcea Sampaio, Paula
-Megiolaro, Vinicius Capella
-Team: Danilo Vicentini, Juliana Becker, Renan
-Bussi, Francine Ouriques
-3D: Thiago Bicas, Ricardo Innecco, Imagine
-Surface: 4728 m²
-Project launching: 2013
-Project ending: 2016
-Photographer: Leonardo Finotti
URBAN REVITALITION
RB12 contributes to the urban revitalization of downtown Rio de Janeiro, project called Porto Maravilha representing 5 million m2 processed to improve living conditions of inhabitants and the protection’s heritage.
Located in Rio Branco Avenue, within the business and economic center of Rio de Janeiro, RB12 embodied an innovative new concept of sustainable development based on energy production, thus following the global trend of green-refurbishment which consists in adapting and upgrading old buildings in order to align them with sustainable development criteria. The technical device set up for the first time, allows an optimal management of the water consumption, optimize the natural light and so offers an upper wellbeing to real estate buildings.
RB12 has a bioclimatic façade, which consists in a set of windows that plays with light like a diamond. It is the first commercial building in Brazil that uses photovoltaic panels for its own electricity production. RB12 anticipates the Brazilian law change which currently not allow the power auto-production apart from the solar panels, indeed the building already provides the places for the future fuel cells that will transform the gas street into electricity.
The suspended gardens on the terraces allow the optimization of the cooling and the thermal control of the interior areas.
All these architectural high-end technologies enable the reduction of energy consumption but also increase savings for owners.
Natekko, the French market leader in sustainable construction, is the creator of this new concept of office building. MMC Investimentos is responsible for the project management.
Once again, GRAFF gives water the leading role in the bathroom with a prominent new style and distinctive possibilities. This time our celebrity is Bali, a new faucet collection that is part of Timeless, the product family which unites classical and contemporary GRAFF collections.
Reminiscent of water pumps from the 1800’s, GRAFF took an outdated product and not only scaled it down for residential use in the Bali Collection, but modernized the ‘pump’ mechanism and transformed it into an elegant handle that requires nothing more than a slight lift. Whether utilizing the vessel, widespread or wall-mounted models, Bali retains its distinctive ties to both past and present. It is a collection created for those searching for a traditional style which coexists with modern elements, and also those who enjoy elegant finishes as an accolade to days gone by.
FIR ITALIA shower proposals are enriched
with new shower bars and special vertical bars for renovation.
FIR ITALIA increases the programme of solutions for the shower area by offering new products, specific for renovation: shower bars and vertical bars designed and manufactured to replace an old shower head by using the already existing holes and the water outlet but with no need to perform anymasonry work.
The new products, specific for renovation, are available both in modern style, with square or cylindrical design and in classic style.
Boing washbasins and bathroom accessories add to bathrooms two different quality functions: colour and soft touch attributes to provide safety against accidental impacts and blows.
Thus, Boing sets out to be a real alternative to other brands and products manufactured in rigid materials. So much so that the products of this range stand firm and functionally identical to other materials, providing several advantages which we
will develop below. The fact is that Boing washbasins and accessories are made of flexible polyurethane with integral skin, a material widely used in other sectors which quality and durability are more than contrasted.
HABITABILITY
Nowadays, we are accustomed to obtain aseptic conditions in any corner of our home with the cleaning products and disinfectants available on the market. Despite of that, bathrooms offer still a cold, rigid and isolated atmosphere. Since, we are being fair, if our house is cosy, colourful and comfortable, we would do well to ask ourselves why our bathroom doesn’t meet these characteristics. In this regard, it should be noted that until now the only option of making bathrooms habitable was to enlarge them. It's just the right time for us to look toward Boing and understand that this is a response to that habitability, since, according to firm details, "our products create a warm, friendly atmosphere. Colourful, with design and, of course, are much more secure, very kid friendly but certainly also serve for older people, "they highlight.
In addition the firm’s available wide chromatic range available allows bathroomsthe ability to harmonize with the entire home design. Colour range is extensive and you can even make a corporate colour if the client specifies code colour. From
Boing they inform us that they begin with a few basic colours such as white, black, red, blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, violet, through to natural colours such as sand, stone, chocolate and can even go as far as personalized colours.
The design is carefully thought out to help cleaning and avoiding build-up of dirt. In addition, their sturdy metallic structures for attachment are always hidden for safety reasons and designed to avoid impacts with hard surfaces. These structures
are made of high quality materials such as aluminium and stainless steel.
Moreover, among its many properties, it should be noted that the material is inert, non-oxidizing, does not absorb moisture, is fungicidal, supports up to 70 degrees hot water, water vapour, dry heat, and even ultraviolet light, both artificial and natural, and therefore is also suitable for outdoor use. It is self-sealing therefore in case of hypothetical accidental cutting maintains the properties undamaged.
It can be used standard cleaning products and Boing can perfectly withstand bleach ammonia, liquid detergent or soap powder, sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide, toothpaste… Boing products have a standard life and when this ends they
are reusable, either as playground floor covering or pavements for roads.
Finally, Boing underlines their strong commitment with environment and sustainability, right from that start of product manufacturing, for as they say, "we do not use harmful gases like CFC and HFC"
Undoubtedly, Boing is the best bet to have an original and practical bathroom with a unique design, highlighting both, its colour and its nice soft touch.
Established in 1989, Hidra is now a company specialized in italian design and production of bathroom furnishing and sanitaryware collection for private use and contract sector.
Collections.
Hidra offers to the Italian and international markets every year brand new collections of sink and sanitaryware in order to suit latest lifestyle trends. Products with a strong identity able to express the new ways of living through ceramic materials.
Design & Quality.
The products of Hidra are quality items designed by Meneghello Paolelli Associati, realized in the manufacturing areas dedicated inside the company with a well established productive know-how and highest level quality standards. The collection of Hidra are accompanied in sale points by a coordinated communication tools.
International.
The collections of Hidra are distributed throughout Italy and abroad in over than 50 countries.
Hidra presents the new collections:
FLAT, an high-level series which is both classic and modern at the same time, and PIANO, a collection of accessories with a dual function, being also a shelves.
MY, an economical collection characterised by simple and smooth curves; the last freestanding washbasin
WIRE, a combination of two elements: the ceramic basin (W1/W2), that can be used as a countertop basin aswell, and the column, made up of steel rods that gives the optical illusion of a meshwork.
DROP: a very tall and narrow urinal that takes up less room in the bathroom, very different from all the other urinals. At Bologna there are also other products: the freestanding washbasin Mister, the freestanding washbasin Miss, and the collections Hi-line, Dial and ABC.
All these products are designed by Meneghello Paolelli Associati.
Sandro Meneghello and Marco Paolelli, both born in 1979, graduated in Design from Politecnico di Milano in 2004. After starting their own design studio in Milan in 2006, they have collaborated with several Italian and foreign companies. During their five years of collaboration, they have received several international recognitions, including three Red Dot Design Awards, three Young&Design, and two Design Plus.
In H3 new collection, essential and harmonic shape combined with light touch create simple geometries which are peculiar to this range.
The decorative element on the lever handle refers to water drops and makes the collection unique.
This shape moreover improves the ergonomic grip for the opening and closing of the water.
All basin and bidet mixers are available in EnergySave System version too, this device allows the opening with the lever in the central position, supplying water at cold temperature avoiding the involuntary ignition of the boiler.
Bath/Shower, Shower and Exposed Set are equipped with SafeTouch System, which allows to set up the desired temperature and keep it steady and also prevents the warming up of the mixer surface.
This avoids any danger in scalding and allows a safe use especially to babies and elderly people.
At Cersaie 2012, Milldue presents the most dynamic new bathroom solutions but, above all, melds ideas and culture to spotlight the beauty, functionality and elegance of design Made in Italy. Straight from the creative mind of Michele Marcon comes the latest Milldue project. Formal sleekness, innovative materials, harmony of form and colour, to go beyond the traditional barriers of bathroom interiors and leave a mark on the story of design.
TOUCH
A collection for those who appreciate authentic materials treated with new technologies. The restored natural wood and eco-mortar create unique atmospheres; the lacquered pieces sum up the essential lines and highlight the minimal look, without neglecting functionality.
All materials that confer a coarse, textural and natural effect to the feel of surfaces.
The choice of a single material, the modularity and recyclability of the materials used also make this project a good example of eco-sustainable design. TOUCH is a collection that is timeless, yes, but constantly evolving.
TOUCH, available in the Monolith version in three widths, can be either freestanding or wall-mounted. The unit may be designed either with free-standing columns or suspended columns in the built-in or wall-mounted version.
It is a truly bespoke product thanks to the possibility of combining the Monolith mirrors with integrated light, washbasins, mixers and equipped tailor-made walls. Coverings, dimensions and colors are fully customized.
Excellent workmanship, selected raw materials and attention to detail are characteristics that distinguish each stage of TOUCH’s production.
Awareness of total quality, not only regarding the study and design of the product but also the development of and concern for all the technical details. Touch Milldue offers a unit with highly tailored features that allows us to adapt each product to the needs of a wide diversity of customers with endless customizations.
The studies on the TOUCH collection generated an exclusive and perfectly integrated system of taps and fittings with clean aesthetic lines. TOUCH H2O, is a single-control mixer made of chrome-plated brass, complete with a water flow regulator. Together with the electronic soap dispenser, they are inserted perfectly into the washbasin to ensure maximum functionality.
Each item has its own story to tell, both directly – in its lines and aesthetic expression — and indirectly – in the way it was designed. The wide range of proposals guarantees total freedom in decorating the bathroom. Each piece springs from a range of “rounded” geometric shapes: the basin is reminiscent of a smooth and rounded rectangle with abeveled ellipsoid base.
Genesis includes a series of basins of different shapes, in different sizes and variants. The bathtub and sanitary fittings blend in perfectly with the rest of the collection.
Bowl +: it is a project complete with washbasins, units, mirrors and bathroom fittings in floorstanding and wall-mounted versions. Elements that flit between art and industrial products, creating the perception of a creative flow in constant motion. The design is decidedly original, characterised by slimline edges, a source of inspiration for the collection as a whole.
Recessed washbasins Stone, Genesis and Concept: supplement the Stone, Genesis and Concept collections. Four new elements to provide the user with an even more complete range.
Basins Genesis: Attractive, small and practical. The new Genesis elements are truly unique. A touch of originality in the bathroom fittings scene.
Genesis Argento: Formal cleanliness, an ergonomic design and aesthetic research are the key words of the new Genesis Argento and Genesis duo.
Basins Stone: Although severe in appearance, these three objects have actually been designed for a modern and linear environment.
Last November 15 in London, the company Pando was rewarded by the prestigious prizes " The Designer Kitchen and Bathroom Awards " in the category Innovation in Design, thanks to the design of his cooker hood I-1300. One of the most prestigious awards that reward the innovation and the design in the area of the kitchen and the bathroom.
The cooker hood of island I-1300 is realized in stainless steel and anodized aluminium, with volumetric forms that turn her into a striking piece. This model combines the design with the highest presentations, since it includes the system of aspiration SEC System® with a motorization of series V.950. There treats itself about a powerful and silent model that it incorporates of series controls of electronic regulation into function " Last-time", automatic detection of saturation of filters and I give the orders distantly. It is necessary to emphasize, as for his lighting, that it is composed by 16 projectors Led of high intensity and low consumption, turning it this way into an ecological and sustainable product.
Aktis, which in ancient Greek means beam of light, is a projector fitted with nine 3W CREE LED bulbs. It is made from injected ABS and is available in three finishes: gloss chrome, matt white and nickel. The result is an original projector with organic lines, allowing you to focus light wherever it is needed.
One of the main qualities of Aktis is the distribution of its beams of light to avoid glare, whilst giving the lamp a unique formal identity in the designer lighting market. Another of the advantages is that it is a flush lamp which requires little recession space in the ceiling. There is also an adjustable version which can be fitted in all kinds of architectural spaces.
Aktis was designed by the Italian lighting designer Marco Bisenzi, who had worked previously with Vanlux (B.lux Group) to design and develop other lighting collections using LED bulbs, such as Round and Calc. With these designs, the B.lux Group is making a firm commitment to LED technology applied to decorative lighting.
Aktis is an architectural lamp that belongs to the Vanlux TECH collection (B.Lux Group).
Unique objects, which reveal the deep connection between the being and the nature which surrounds us. Emotions, which are inherent in the material, create a simple design with a big impact.
This is TARGA, one of GRAFF’s faucet collections, another example of the philosophy „less is more“. Smooth and slightly convex handles surround the spout of the widespread version. The washbasin mixer uses a softly bent lever, which is perfectly aligned to the basis of the mixer. Modern and elegant, TARGA is outstanding.
The collection is available in polished chrome, steelnox, black and white. TARGA’s faucets: washbasin mixer and vessel mixer, freestanding washbasin, widespread washbasin, wall-mounted washbasin-mixer, wall-mounted shower system with hand shower and showerhead, freestanding bathtub versions, deck-mounted bathtub mixer and bidet.
All elements of this collection are premium design products, with a high level quality standard. GRAFF belongs to the first companies in the faucet manufacturing sector, which invested in the cooperation with famous designers and belongs to the few corporations which at the moment have still new projects allowing them to grow economically as well as in terms of design.
Silestone® by Cosentino, worldwide leader in quartz surfaces, presents Nebula Code, a new series of five colours that represent an evolution of the popular series Silestone®Nebula.
Moving forward in cutting-edge design, the new colours Hélix, Pulsar, Daria, Istmo and Dreis are inspired by the appearance and harmony of natural stone, with rich veins and a sense of movement that have come as an innovation in quartz surfaces. The tones of Nebula Code are characterised for being warm and natural, ideal to create the striking environments at the forefront of design.
The excellent work carried out by the Cosentino R&D department with the most advanced technology has resulted in a unique and distinct product for each customer, owing to the random, unrepeatable and original pattern of each vein in each creation.
In addition to its uniqueness, depth and beauty, Nebula Code ensures the performance and reliability of the unique product that is Silestone® by Cosentino, which possesses extraordinary characteristics such as hardness, resistance to impact and scratching, extremely low absorption and an exclusive bacteriostatic property that improves its hygiene.
The new Nebula Code colours, which will be available in the Polished and Suede textures of Silestone®, will go on sale summer 2013.
Hélix: White and familiar. Helix balances its dominant off-white colour with the natural suggestion of the vein. The careful construction of these patterns is offset with multiple shades of gray, giving it a classic and pure appearance.
Pulsar: Brightness with a hint of colour. The colour Pulsar by Cosentino symbolises the whiteness of pure quartz with veins that combine grey, beige and mustard hues. A classic option with an unforgettable hint of light
Daria: Uniform discretion. The light browns with stokes of beiges and pinks express a certain simplicity in its pattern. Daria is the essence of subtle harmony for surfaces that can be adapted to an extensive palette of environments
Dreis: Elegant style. Dreis seeks the serene warmth of brown tones. With predominant dark shades as the foundation, the original and natural veins provide the clarity needed to provide a stylish and exclusive contrast.
Istmo: Environmental mimicry. The high chromatic adaptability of Istmo and its mimicry with a wide range of environments, make it the precise choice to create unique and beautiful environments.
The elegant yet strong rounded lines of the Forma collection with smooth rounded finish, makes this collection the perfect choice for any body who wants to create a contemporary yet cosy bathroom.
The rounded edges and the distinctive lines of the Forma collection are also present in the toilet. The toilet and bidet are available in wall hung version. Again, the components appear to be floating and transmit lightness to the collection. The toilet seat has SoftClose funtion.
Noken rises to the challenge of saving water and energy with the launch of its new Forma range of brassware. This will be the newest addition to the Porcelanosa group’s range of ECO product.
The R&D of the Porcelanosa group is focused toward its environmental responsibility. The Forma incorporates 2 basic functions contributing to a more sustainable environment – A new opening system on the cold water and an eco aerator.
When the Forma tap is opened at the centre position only the cold water is released, unlike a standard basin mixer that has a traditional blend mode which lies in the central position of the tap. This results in consumption of hot water thus eliminating energy consumption that is when heating the water.
With the Forma mixer moving the head to the left will start the flow of hot water, giving the user more control.
A reflecting surface encircled in defined profiles sloping softly as a clear water basin mirroring images and emotions.
This is LAGO, the new La Torre collection signed by Marco Poletti where the stylistic idea, technical solutions and attention to details have successfully met into the resulting product.
