art of waisting space

Project idea

The concept for this project emerged from the challenges posed by constructing buildings at unusual angles and their orientation facing a boulevard. Instead of attempting to fit apartments with awkward layouts, we transformed the space into a mini park, providing a communal area and a natural retreat for residents and visitors. To address the second challenge, we implemented a dynamic facade featuring wooden louvers that can be adjusted by the residents from the inside. This design solution effectively blocks the view from the boulevard while allowing residents to enjoy the sunset with a sense of privacy

Project description

The project comprises a residential building offering a range of apartments, from studios to three-bedroom units, with both simplex and duplex options available. All residents will have access to a communal park, fostering a sense of community and providing a natural retreat. The facade, as previously mentioned, features adjustable wooden louvers that residents can modify from the inside as needed. The ground floor is designated for various businesses, enhancing the building's functionality and convenience. Additionally, a passageway connects the building to a parking lot located at the rear, exclusively for residents' use. The basement includes individual storage units for each apartment, as well as a community room where residents can meet to discuss issues or matters of importance.

Technical information

The building is constructed using reinforced concrete, ensuring structural integrity and durability. The park will feature layered vegetation growth systems, akin to green roof technology, providing a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing environment. The dynamic facade incorporates advanced automated technology similar to that used in motorized blinds. However, instead of blinds, it utilizes wooden louvers that can open and close in specific patterns, offering residents customizable control over light and privacy

Leart Damoni, Blendi Leci

University of Prishtina

Kosovo

Architektura

Projekt odovzdaný

15. 07. 2024

Tag

Architektura Retail Playground Public spaces Gardens Apartment

Rada studentům

l'art de perdre de l'espace

Le projet "Art of Wasting Space" apporte une réponse rafraîchissante et inventive aux défis de l'aménagement urbain liés à la géométrie difficile du site et à l'exposition au boulevard. La transformation d'espaces résiduels gênants en un mini-parc commun reflète un engagement louable à améliorer l'habitabilité et à favoriser l'interaction sociale dans un environnement résidentiel dense. Le système de façade dynamique à persiennes en bois est une solution intelligente et flexible, offrant aux résidents à la fois intimité et contrôle personnalisé de l'environnement, tout en contribuant à l'identité expressive du bâtiment. L'intégration de salles communautaires, de technologies vertes et d'un rez-de-chaussée commerçant renforce la fonctionnalité et la cohésion sociale du projet. Néanmoins, des améliorations pourraient être apportées afin d'enrichir l'expérience des piétons autour du bâtiment, de renforcer la séquence spatiale de la rue au parc et d'articuler plus clairement les stratégies de performance environnementale au-delà d'une simple couche de verdure. Dans l'ensemble, ce projet présente une base conceptuelle solide, une innovation architecturale réfléchie et une sensibilité communautaire.
20.03.2026

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