Urban Future Organisation

Lemon factory, Messina

denis — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:26:15 +0000

A 3-level folded ribbon forms the shell and structure to the Simone Gatto lemon factory and HQ for the operation. The initial design sketches a folding surface that envelopes and differentiates various programmatic volumes.Within the volume the wrapped surface bifurcates to accommodate a ramped circulation that connects the three floors.The project is scheduled to complete in October 2009.

Lemon factory, Messina

denis — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:49:35 +0000

Within the volume the wrapped surface bifurcates to accommodate a ramped circulation that connects the three floors.

The project is scheduled to complete in October 2009.

laneways by george pavilion

denis — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:14:15 +0000

text by dr. sarah bentonthe idea for this project began with a reflection on how our city is viewed. historical precedents such as david williamsons’ play emerald city are quoted as a way of highlighting the ambitions and affluence of sydney society – that is ‘a beauty and potential of realising dreams and riches sparkling across our glorious harbour’. responding to the site specific invitation, we narrowed in on abercrombie laneway.by daythe proposal addresses architectural deficiencies and reactivates. a new, undulating, digitally fabricated, recycled-plastic curtain, with hardier plywood components at ground-level, fortifies the inner-city monochromatic light-coloured podium, and emphasises the spatial experience of the laneway. the new net-like curtain heightens the lane’s sense of constriction, verticality and the romantic tectonic qualities.by nightthe curtain, and the laneway, is transformed. through the assistance of black-light, hidden edgy graffiti and projected seductive artwork emerge to re-activate the space with our ‘creative shadows’. this laneway intervention embraces the hidden undergrowth and manifests it into beauty and light.dr. sarah benton/ bodega black

Peripheral pavilion

denis — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:42:41 +0000

The project is a pavilion style addition to an exisiting country style house. The contemporary addition is separated from the original dwelling via a glazed sliver, producing a clean connection whilst allowing for light to penetrate deep within the building mass. The new ’strip’ is feathered out at one end with a pattened concrete produced through the cnc milling of the formwork.

Casa Nicola, Messina

denis — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:37:00 +0000

Casa Nicola is a new build villa on top of a high precipice, overlooking the sea towards the aeoilian Islands. the triple height volume of the interior is organised around a ramp that links the common ground living spaces with the bedrooms and the master bedroom terrace at the top of the house.

View of Aeolian islands in the distance.

Casa Nicola

denis — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:33:35 +0000

Casa nicola is a new build villa on top of a high precipice, overlooking the sea towards the aeoilian Islands. the triple height volume of the interior is organised around a ramp that links the common ground living spaces with the bedrooms and the master bedroom terrace at the top of the house.

Netcafe di Borgo

denis — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:21:44 +0000

La Scalinata is a conversion of a historical property to a bar and internet café in the old town centre of Milazzo, Italy. The existing medieval masonry had to be preserved and left mostly unaltered. Close attention has been paid to the lighting to create a sense of privacy within the large open space. The floor has recessed up-lighters along the main circulation route. The separation between the different tables are created by bottom lit glass screens forming the back of the custom made furniture.

Suwon, Korea

denis — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:18:57 +0000

The design of the 3000 flat complex is now complete.

10×10 publication

denis — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:19:54 +0000

Our work in 10×10 publication.This is a comprehensive view of contemporary architecture, presenting the work of 100 exceptional international architects. It provides an opportunity to see a diverse, inspirational collection of recent work, selected by 10 of the world’s best informed architectural critics. The architects are presented in A-Z order, with four pages allocated to each practice, including an accompanying text by one of the ten critics. It is intended to be a global selection. Some of the architects have yet to gain recognition worldwide, but among the names are those who have achieved international publicity and acclaim for their work during the mid-1990s. The work shown here features over 250 buildings and projects, including recent built work as well as projects currently under construction, due for completion in the 21st century. The work also features 10 essays written by the critics specially for this publication, which give their view of current architectural issues. In addition, they have chosen 10 cultural references, from designed objects to film, theory and literature, which show the range of influences in today’s rapidly changing design environment. Works reproduced in this volume include writings by Italo Calvino, David Mamet and Peter Weibel, among others.

great percy street

denis — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:14:47 +0000