The challenge was to design a vertical structure on the island of Cotonduba also fulfill the function as observation tower. The idea is also that this structure becomes a symbol of welcome for people who come to Rio by air or sea. Designed by Rafaa for the 2016 Olympic Games, the ‘Solar City Tower’ was [...]
This exclusive residence is situated near the apex of Beachwood Canyon in the Hollywood Hills , just under the shadow of the Hollywood letters on the hill. Using the footprint of an existing house, this new residence consists of two rectangular volumes that are rotated off-axis from each other to emphasize the difference in their [...]
This project is the result of a limited competition organized by the EMVS the end of 2003. The philosophy of the competition was that each team would offer the best architecture solution that was able to imagine, subject to compliance with the parameters ” economic impact “of solar construction, and number of dwellings, and always [...]
Luxury, comfort, design and quality are combined into eight new apartments in downtown Madrid. These apartments are designed by A-Cero. Situated in an old four -storey building . At each level there are two apartments, each with an area of 185 square meters each apartment has a different distribution , but all have the following [...]
The bill creates a spatial experience from the fracture implicit in the property lines. The rift resulting from the massive volume of building and organizing the horizontal movement creates space for the stairway / storage . This fracture also serves as a connector between the two entrances of the long , narrow housing, thus solves [...]
