Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Explain why the analyzed concept (e.g. flexibility, sustainability, ....) should be taken into account by today’s architects

Friday, February 11, 2011

FLEXIBLE SPACES

The flexible spaces of this group of houses are refers to spaces that can be separated or connected turning into a unique space with different characteristics from the ones that they had when they were separated; they can have a different use or can turn into a transitional space between the exterior and the interior. To get this type of spaces they use mobile transparent divisions. This system gets spaces with a special characteristic that probably can’t be get with a rigid division of a house. These divisions and these spaces haven’t got the same characteristics that ones that are separated, so it is a good option for flexible uses. A rigid use of the rooms couldn’t work correctly with this system, so it is important to be sure that the use of the building is according to the system.

COMMUNAL BUILDING


This project is characteristic by its shape but also by its program and operation. The building contains a wide variety of dwellings and some communal services, that create this feeling of community. It’s like a little town in the middle of the city.