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The Rossmore Residential Multi-Unit by Artur Nesterenko Receives the Golden A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Artur Nesterenko recognized for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ The Rossmore Residential Multi-Unit by Artur Nesterenko, designed for Archillusion Design, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Golden A' Design Award Explained
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Regarding The Rossmore Residential Multi-Unit
The Rossmore is a residential apartment building designed for Hancock Park in Los Angeles. The building has twelve stories, sixty-eight units and a total area of 9,290 square meters, with two subterranean parking levels. Cross laminated timber panels are used for floors, walls and roofing, making The Rossmore one of the first mid-high-rise timber apartment buildings in the city. High-performance concrete cladding panels with sculptural elements form the facades. The design follows Art Deco principles found in the surrounding neighborhood.
About Artur Nesterenko
Art Nesterenko – Co-Founder of BROSKIN STUDIO. Ukrainian-born architect and multidisciplinary designer Art Nesterenko, raised in Los Angeles, has garnered numerous architectural awards across diverse creative fields. Driven by a relentless pursuit, he aims to redefine creative practice. Working at the intersection of experimental architecture, fashion, and art, he doesn’t just design spaces—he builds worlds. His work is unapologetically expressive, concept-driven, and culturally charged.
Award Record
With this recognition, Artur Nesterenko is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2018 - 2019 to 2020 - 2021 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Entries typically include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. Awarded architectural projects are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/107705
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/107705
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!107705
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/226419
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- The Rossmore Residential Multi-Unit
- Function
- Residential Multi-Unit
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Light Blue, Dark Slate Blue, Slate Gray, Light Slate Gray and Midnight Blue
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Archillusion Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Artur Nesterenko
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2020 - 2021
- Design ID
- #107705
Credits
- Team
- Elina Manvelova, Andrey Aksonov, Fedor Prudnikov and Amr Samaha
- Image Credits
- Copyright Archillusion Design
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Rossmore Plans to be the first massive timber Mid-High rise Apartment building, to go up in Los Angeles answering to the need for sustainable design and construction practices that meet the needs of a more than ever pressed environment. The Rossmore will be a proving grounds and pioneer in terms of Prefab massive timber Design and Construction.
- Inspiration
- The Rossmore is a full-service high-end apartment building that reimagines the intersectionality between contemporary design and art deco charm. Inspired by today's material science, sculptural design, and art scene, the building envelope was developed to follow the guiding principles of Art Deco. The Rossmore is set to utilize high-performance concrete cladding panels with sculptural elements for the facades, while being one of the first massive timber mid-high-rise apartment buildings in Los Angeles, answering the need for sustainable design and construction.
- Research
- Research for the Rossmore project borrowed from the cultural history of its location, known for Hollywood Royalty, as well as the economic history that gives rise to the Art Deco movement - prevalent in the neighborhood. This meant utilizing construction methods that are cost-effective while providing elegant and luxurious details in design. Balancing an intricate interplay of form and function. At its core, the Rossmore is a conventional building with elaborate curved facade ornamentation.
- Challenge
- The most challenging aspect of this project was maintaining the historical connection to the surrounding area. Given that the neighborhood was built in an era of Art deco construction materials, the intention to maintain aspects of conventional design was paramount. The process involved paying homage to a neighborhood known for its bygone Hollywood charm; while simultaneously creating a landmark building environment that is visually stunning and sets precedence for a new age of cinematic luxury.
- Realization and Technology
- CLT Technology (Cross Laminated Timber Construction) Applications for CLT include floors, walls, and roofing. The panels’ ability to resist high racking and compressive forces makes them especially cost-effective for multistory and long-span diaphragm applications.
- Project Duration and Location
- Hancock Park, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Specifications
- Total Building Area: 100,000 square feet (9,290 square meters) Number of Stories: 12 Number of Units: 68 Parking: 2 subterranean levels
- Keywords
- architecture, building, design, art deco, los angeles, hollywood, california, archillusion
