The architect Cattani account the Thoughts That Accompanied her work: ” I Prevent students , prospective tenants , Do not feel put in a box ? Then Needs This inevitable. Necessarily Something come up with light , transparent , and Clearly Not solid . Therefore, it the idea of Living Independently , Avoiding The stacking effect. ”
The WAS solution found in a metal frame That Acts as a structural support for the old containers, as well as to spread the new units and create a space for walkways , patios and balconies . “The structure of metal, ” says Cattani , enable identification of the Better Different spaces, and improved version -through the extension of the outdoor terraces and balconies That Become . The sequence of transverse corridors Departments Providing access to and create a succession of full and empty spaces in the facade , the structure Which Gives Greater visual clarity. ”
The building designed by the metal structure extends over four floors, which are distributed in 100 studies. The first level is lifted off the ground. In this sense, the units can enjoy the same privacy that those located at higher levels. All the apartments have views of the interior gardens and are equipped at both ends of windows that allow natural light spaces.
To ensure maximum thermal and acoustic insulation, the walls of the container adjacent to the outside and those that divide different units were covered with reinforced concrete 40 cm thick, including layers of rubber to absorb vibrations.
The external facade is designed by the combination of old “boxes” that have been kept rolling, metallic gray repainted. Inside, the designers chose white walls and wooden furniture. Each studio has a bathroom, a kitchen and wi-fi.
