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272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Arquitectura de Rafael Contreras and Monica Earl

El disseny 272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Arquitectura de Rafael Contreras and Monica Earl és un guanyador molt estimat del prestigiós 2023 A' Design Award de Platí en la Categoria de Competició de Disseny d'Arquitectura, Edificació i Estructures.


PlatíArquitectura· 2023

272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Arquitectura

de Rafael Contreras and Monica Earl

Client: Contreras Earl Architecture

Guanyador del A' Design Award de Platí en la Categoria de Arquitectura

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El Disseny

Sobre 272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Arquitectura

La base del pedestal de dos pisos del 272 Hedges Avenue a Gold Coast, Austràlia, aporta una escala humana a la torre residencial i crea una connexió contextual amb l'entorn. A mesura que la urbanització creix, separa els humans de la natura. El pedestal fusiona l'entorn construït i natural, millorant la zona i la comunitat. Contreras Earl Architecture va utilitzar tècniques i productes de disseny avançats per crear un disseny biològicament informat i dissenyat digitalment. El pedestal és una solució única i específica del lloc que contribueix a l'evolució de l'arquitectura i al desenvolupament urbà, beneficiant els habitants i el medi ambient.

El Reconeixement

Sobre el A' Design Award de Platí

272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Arquitectura és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Platí, un reconeixement sumament prestigiós concedit a dissenys veritablement excepcionals, elegants i magnífics. Els guanyadors de Platí són meravelles de la creació, testimonis dels límits de la creativitat intel·lectual, i demostren la professionalitat inigualable i el geni dels seus dissenyadors. Es preveu que aquests dissenys siguin les obres més reconegudes, que defineixen l'estètica d'una època, contribueixen al benestar de la societat i fan avançar els límits de l'art, la ciència, el disseny i la tecnologia. 272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Arquitectura exhibeix un nivell transcendent d'excel·lència i, sense cap mena de dubte, fa del món un lloc millor amb les seves característiques avantatjoses i valuoses. 272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Arquitectura és una obra guanyadora del guardó A' Design Award de Platí que desperta anhels, inspira, delecta i fa sorgir una gran alegria.

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Crèdits, membres de l'equip i detalls tècnics proporcionats pel dissenyador.

Propietats Úniques
The two-story pedestal base of 272 Hedges Avenue in Gold Coast, Australia, brings a human scale to the residential tower and creates a contextual connection with the surroundings. As urbanization grows, it separates humans from nature. The pedestal merges the built and natural environments, improving the area and community. Advanced design techniques and products were used by Contreras Earl Architecture to create a biologically informed and digitally engineered design. The pedestal is a unique and site-specific solution that contributes to the evolution of architecture and urban development, benefiting inhabitants and the environment.
Dimensions i Embalatge
The Pedestal, comprising the ground floor and the first level, offers an exceptional range of residential facilities, including a dedicated concierge service, a resident lounge, a boardroom, a function room, a 15-meter heated swimming pool, a spa, a gym, a sauna, a hammam steam room, and treatment rooms. The external facade was designed to be transportable, utilizing 40-foot and 20-foot shipping containers that were transported from the Netherlands to Australia and assembled on-site.
Etiquetes
monocoque, stainless steel, erosion, sand patterns, innovation, unique
Tecnologia de Producció
The podium envelope is a 6-millimetre stainless-steel monocoque that supports the loads and enables the structure to be a singular, stand-alone sculpture. We tendered the production of the pedestal to stainless steel fabricators in Australia. They did not have the capability to manufacture the monocoque structure in stainless steel. We consequently tendered the production to CIG Architecture in The Netherlands, an expert in complex 3D-formed steel constructions. CIG used our 3D model to prefabricate the 120 panels at full scale, and pre-assembled them in its workshop in The Netherlands. Once received in Australia, the structure was fully assembled on-site. The originality and complexity of this design and execution will encourage local contractors to develop their skills, raising the level of stainless-steel fabrication in Australia.
Repte de Disseny
Our objective was to construct a podium that would serve as a link or intermediary between a towering edifice and the pedestrians. We devised a distinctive work of art that would serve as a warm greeting to visitors and provide a delightful user experience. The neighbourhood and general public have been exceedingly receptive to the concept, with individuals frequently stopping to admire the pedestal and appreciate the true impact of architectural design. The spectacle is indeed mesmerizing, leaving onlookers captivated by its sheer beauty.
Recerca
We hold the view that it was imperative to employ a distinctive material that would enable us to produce an intriguing reflection of the environment, characterized by a specific dynamism such as the presence of vegetation and high pedestrian traffic. The utilization of Stainless steel presented a considerable challenge, given that builders and clients typically adhere to conventional materials and customary fabrication techniques. Nevertheless, the endeavour was deemed worthwhile. The monocoque panels underwent manufacturing and pre-assembly in the Netherlands' factory and were subsequently transported to Australia. The on-site assembly was completed swiftly as all quality control measures had already been executed at the factory.
Inspiració
Biologically informed and digitally engineered, the contoured design acknowledges nature’s extraordinary sculptors: the wind and ocean. The facade is a stainless-steel monocoque structure that is original and complex in its conception, design and execution. The subtle curvatures resemble the crests and erosion of wind on sand, while the interior alludes to a rock cave naturally eroded by the ocean. The innovative and advanced architecture is imbued with warmth, soul and artistry.
Durada del Projecte
In 2018, Contreras Earl Architecture was commissioned to design the interior and communal areas of the two-story pedestal base for the 272 Hedges Avenue tower in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast, Australia. The project reached completion in 2022. Situated in an exceptional location, 272 Hedges Avenue offers an unparalleled experience of architectural sophistication and luxury amenities. Soaring 44 stories above the beach, this residential tower represents a pivotal point in the region's urban landscape, serving as the southern demarcation of the high-density zone. Drawing inspiration from the organic patterns created by wind and water on rocks and sand, the Pedestal design imbues a human scale to the project and establishes a stunning sculptural connection with the surrounding streetscape and parklands.
Flux d'Operació
Our design approach emphasizes the connection between architecture and nature. Nature provides solutions to many design challenges and inspires us to study biology and natural systems for new ideas. We use advanced techniques like computational parametric modeling, cutting-edge technology, and inventive fabrication to create novel designs. The organic design of the pedestal benefits pedestrians and the beachside area, connecting the natural and built environments. The stainless-steel skin can be touched and appreciated for its intricate details. The façade's subtle curvatures resemble wind patterns on sand and the interior evokes a naturally eroded rock cave. The pedestal's human scale and artistic design enhances the tower's beauty as a work of art. This type of contextual and sensitive architecture can improve people's lives and the future development of urban areas.
Membres de l'Equip
Rafael Contreras - Director / Lead Architect
Monica Earl - Director / Lead Archtiect
Crèdits de les Imatges
IMAGE #1: Photographer: Peter Sexty, 2022
IMAGE #2: Photographer: Peter Sexty, 2022
IMAGE #3: Photographer: Peter Sexty, 2022
IMAGE #4: Photographer: Peter Sexty, 2022
IMAGE #5: Photographer: Peter Sexty, 2022

Video Credits:
Video: Filmed by - Hutchinson Builders, 2022
Editor: Dwayne Liu, 2022

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