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Hamidreza Khademi and Mina G. Jahromi Is Honored with the Bronze A' Design Award for Lakeside Workspace Office in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Hamidreza Khademi and Mina G. Jahromi honored 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/ Lakeside Workspace Office by Hamidreza Khademi and Mina G. Jahromi, designed for ReMiArchitects, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 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.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
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.
About Lakeside Workspace Office
The conceptualization of the Lakeside Office design had been rooted in a profound aspiration to establish a symbiotic relationship between the constructed milieu and the encompassing natural landscape. Through the seamless incorporation of the office tower within its scenic lakeside locale, the architects formulated a spatial configuration conducive to heightened productivity and the cultivation of employee well-being, achieved by fostering an immediate rapport with the surrounding natural elements.
About Hamidreza Khademi and Mina G. Jahromi
Hamidreza Khademi is a construction project manager, BIM manager, and project architect with international experience across Italy, Germany, Canada, and the United States. He holds a master's degree in architecture and is on the path to architectural registration. Khademi specializes in optimizing workflows and integrating cutting-edge BIM solutions like Revit, Navisworks, and BIM 360. His expertise lies in architectural design, code analysis, construction administration, and successfully delivering complex projects. Khademi's proficiency with visualization tools like Lumion and Enscape enables compelling renderings.
Award Record
This recognition makes Hamidreza Khademi and Mina G. Jahromi a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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/160495
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/160495
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!160495
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/351167
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://issuu.com/hrkh/docs/portfolio
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Lakeside Workspace Office
- Function
- Office
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Black, Saddle Brown, Dark Slate Gray, Sienna and Light Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- ReMiArchitects
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Hamidreza Khademi and Mina G. Jahromi
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #160495
Credits
- Team
- Hamidreza Khademi – Mina Ghanaatian Jahromi – Saeid GhanaatianJahromi
- Image Credits
- Hamidreza Khademi – Mina Ghanaatian Jahromi – Saeid GhanaatianJahromi
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The inspiration behind the Lakeside Office design stemmed from a profound desire to establish a harmonious coexistence between the built environment and the natural landscape. By seamlessly integrating the office building with its stunning lakeside setting, the architects sought to create a space that fostered productivity and promoted employee well-being through a direct connection with nature.
- Inspiration
- The Lakeside Office design had been a remarkable fusion of contemporary architecture and environmental consciousness. Its most notable feature had been its visual connection with the surrounding natural environs, notably the breathtaking lakeside setting. The design integrated the pre-existing southern building, creating a harmonious union of old and new elements. Furthermore, green roof space on the third and fourth floors constituted an idyllic outdoor retreat, prioritizing employee well-being.
- Research
- The research for the Lakeside Office design focused on exploring the synergy between contemporary office spaces and their natural surroundings. The primary objective had been to create a workplace that promoted productivity and enhanced employee well-being through a harmonious connection with nature. The methodology involved site analysis, studying biophilic design principles, and examining the impact of natural elements on human psychology and productivity. Data collection included on-site observations, interviews with potential occupants, and literature analysis. The research tools utilized encompassed 3D modeling software, rendering applications, and virtual reality simulations.
- Challenge
- A significant challenge had been striking a balance between functional office requirements and integrating natural elements. The site's topography and weather conditions had posed obstacles, necessitating robust structural elements and strategic material selection. Ensuring optimal accessibility while preserving the visual connection with the lakeside setting required careful consideration of the building's siting and layout. Overcoming these challenges involved extensive research, innovative design solutions, and a deep understanding of the interplay between architecture, nature, and human psychology.
- Realization and Technology
- The Lakeside Office employed a minimalist material palette comprising concrete, glass, and wood. This thoughtful selection contributed to the contemporary and sleek aesthetic while addressing the region's diverse climatic challenges. The design incorporated a robust foundation to withstand prevailing weather conditions, ensuring structural integrity and longevity. Additionally, vertical louvers on the facade provided functional benefits such as sunlight control and energy efficiency.
- Operation and Interaction
- The Lakeside Office promoted seamless interaction between the built environment and nature. Green roof spaces on the third and fourth floors served as idyllic outdoor retreats, encouraging employees to rejuvenate amidst natural surroundings. The layout had a maximized visual connection with the lakeside setting, fostering tranquility and inspiration. Vertical louvers on the facade enabled effective sunlight control for optimal indoor lighting and energy efficiency.
- Project Duration and Location
- The Lakeside Office project had been conceptualized and designed in 2021. It had been a concept design in Karlsruhe, Germany.
- Specifications
- The Lakeside Office encompassed a total area of 4,800 square meters. The building featured a parking lot on the ground level, ensuring optimal accessibility while navigating the site's topographical limitations. The design incorporated vertical louvers on the facade, providing functional benefits such as sunlight control and energy efficiency. The materials used in construction, including concrete, glass, and metal, contributed to the contemporary aesthetic and addressed the region's diverse climatic challenges.
- Keywords
- Lakeside, Office, Nature, Biophilic Design, Green Architecture, Sustainable, Contemporary, Vertical Louvers, Productivity, Well-being, Harmony, Integration, Visual Connection, Outdoor Retreat, Energy Efficiency
