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Aimbere Residence Building by Alberto Torres Receives the A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Alberto Torres recognized for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 28, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for Aimbere Residence Building by Alberto Torres, designed for Mendes & faria. The result belongs to the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined 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 A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
More About Aimbere Residence Building
Aimbere Residence is a residential building with fifteen floors, located in Guarapuava, a municipality in the state of Paraná, in the interior of southern Brazil. Aimbere in Tupi-Guarani, the language of the Indians of the southern region of Brazil, means one who squirms (turns). the building seeks to reflect this dynamism and the movement of Nature, with a contemporary architecture. The choice for a differentiated residential product has been a conviction of the developer and the architectural firm since their first studies.
Award Record
With this recognition, Alberto Torres is a winner of 7 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2017 - 2018 to 2021 - 2022 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/139424
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/139424
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!139424
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/171750
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://bit.ly/3Jtjzet
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Aimbere Residence Building
- Function
- Building
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Cornflower Blue, Steel Blue, Light Steel Blue, Black and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Mendes & faria
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Alberto Torres
- Country
- Brazil
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #139424
Credits
- Team
- Torres Arquitetos, Alberto Torres, Carolina Torres, Pedro Plentz, Felipe Matte, Christian Rupp, Graciela Sanhudo and Mendes & Faria
- Image Credits
- Vista CG Studio Triverum
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Aimberê in Tupi-Guarani, the language of the Indians of the southern region of Brazil, means 'one who squirms (turns)'. the building seeks to reflect this dynamism and the movement of Nature, with a contemporary architecture. The choice for a differentiated residential product has been a conviction of the developer and the architectural firm since their first studies. Volumetrically, the building consists of a large vertical monolith in which its balconies have their axes displaced, giving a twisted sensation.
- Inspiration
- As our first project in the state of Paraná, Brazil, we sought inspiration from the region's culture, the Tupi-Guarani indians culture and nature, in order to produce a result that not only managed to stand out for its design, but also connected with the history and space of the place
- Research
- The project was based on an in-depth analysis of both the terrain's constraints, such as topography, solar orientation and interesting views, as well as the city's own urban legislation. Then, we delve into local culture, history and techniques to develop our architectural concept. The general objective of the research was to make possible an architectural project that was innovative and comfortable for its users, and that also respected the surroundings and culture of the region.
- Challenge
- The challenge of this project was to seek an architecture that was innovative, but that did not disrespect the surroundings and culture of the region. The layout of the apartments was also a key point, as it was essential to provide a pleasant and comfortable environment for future residents.
- Realization and Technology
- In the project, we opted for techniques, technologies and materials common to the region, facilitating the transport and execution of the work. A structural system of reinforced concrete was used, sealing in masonry walls, and finishing with tiles and painting on the facades.
- Operation and Interaction
- The project stands out both in its architectural design, which sought an innovative solution that could connect with the history and surroundings of the region, and in the quality of the internal spaces designed, with comfortable housing and high standard condominium spaces.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project it is located in Guarapuava, a town in the State of Paraná, in the south of Brazil. The project is currently under construction.
- Specifications
- The project consists in a residential building, with 15 floors. 11 of which are typical floors, with two apartments per floor: one facing the northeast facing the street, with two suites totaling 83 square meters of private area, and the other facing the southwest direction with three suites totaling 104 square meters of private area. The two last floors have inverted duplex apartments, with the social area and access on the upper floor, and the intimate one on the lower floor, totaling 152 square meters in the front apartment, and 178 square meters in the back apartment.
- Keywords
- Torres Arquitetos, Mendes & faria, Aimberê, Brazil, Guarapuava
