Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Goes to Seremonia Selva Housing by Delia Leal and Ruben Segovia
Delia Leal and Ruben Segovia recognized for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for Seremonia Selva Housing by Delia Leal and Ruben Segovia, designed for LS-LAB + Seremonia. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Seremonia Selva Housing
Seremonia Selva seamlessly integrates architecture with nature, aspiring to cultivate a symbiotic relationship between the built environment and the surrounding ecosystem. At its core, the project embodies a vision where housing units coexist harmoniously with amenities tailored for both physical and mental well-being. Through meticulous volumetric operations, the units are strategically positioned along the plot's edge, thereby delineating an inviting urban environment that seamlessly merges with the lush greenery of the central patio.
About Delia Leal and Ruben Segovia
Ruben Segovia, co-founder of LS-LAB, leads architectural and urban design innovation. He directs the Master's Degree in Architecture and Urban Design at Tecnológico de Monterrey, mentoring future professionals. Segovia, an architect from Tec de Monterrey Campus Monterrey, holds a Master's Degree in Architectural Design from Harvard Graduate School of Design. His journey spans academia and practice, fostering creativity and excellence. At LS-LAB, Segovia's vision shapes transformative projects, redefining urban landscapes.
Award Record
Delia Leal and Ruben Segovia is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
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. It 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. Typical entries include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. The awarded architectural projects are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is 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. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously 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. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which 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, uploading a work and receiving a 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. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/159584
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/159584
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!159584
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/342052
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Seremonia Selva Housing
- Function
- Housing
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Black, Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- LS-LAB + Seremonia
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Delia Leal and Ruben Segovia
- Country
- Mexico
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #159584
Credits
- Team
- José Aparicio
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Seremonia Selva integrates architecture with nature, aiming for a symbiotic relationship between built environment and ecosystem. The project comprises housing units with amenities for physical and mental wellbeing. Volumetric operations position units along the plot's edge, defining an urban environment. Elements are rotated for rhythm, privacy, and views of a central patio with water features and local vegetation.
- Inspiration
- Seremonia Selva is born from the concept of embracing nature, where the project incorporates existing vegetation while introducing new sacred species. All architectural elements intertwine harmoniously with the surrounding vegetation
- Research
- Throughout our research, we discovered a site rich in preexisting natural elements including trees, plants, and diverse topography. Our project is dedicated to acknowledging and augmenting these inherent features. Additionally, we conducted thorough material investigations to integrate local vernacular techniques, such as the use of chukum plaster, ensuring a harmonious blend with the surrounding environment.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge lay in seamlessly integrating market demands, construction techniques, and landscape conservation goals into a natural flow. Our solution involved creating a large central park surrounded by apartment units and complemented by gentle, dynamic architecture. This approach successfully harmonized the diverse aspects of the project, ensuring synergy between human needs, construction methods, and environmental preservation aspirations.
- Realization and Technology
- As residents step into the tranquil embrace of Seremonia Selva, they are greeted by more than just a living space; they enter a realm where architecture becomes one with nature. The meticulous integration of wood and chukum into every detail of the design serves as a testament to the project's commitment to sustainability and reverence for the local environment. These natural materials not only infuse the structures with a sense of warmth and authenticity but also invite inhabitants to engage with their surroundings on a deeper level, blurring the lines between indoor comfort and outdoor serenity.
- Operation and Interaction
- The users interact with the Selva through the central naturally filled patio. To access each unit, you must enjoy the promenade. All the units feature a rotational movement, which allows the users to have privacy and direct views towards the landscape.
- Project Duration and Location
- Tulum, Quintana Roo, México
- Specifications
- The project consists of 86 studio and two-bedroom apartment units on a plot of land measuring 100 meters by 50 meters.
- Keywords
- architecture, nature, dynamic, movement
