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Universal the Pavilion Universal Pavilion by Alexander Kravchenko Wins the A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Alexander Kravchenko acknowledged for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2020 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for Universal the Pavilion Universal Pavilion by Alexander Kravchenko, designed for Institute of Urban Planning and System Design. The result belongs to the 2019 - 2020 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 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.
Regarding Universal the Pavilion Universal Pavilion
Universal the Pavilion is a multifunctional pavilion designed for a park site in Moscow. The rectangular building is enclosed on three sides by stained glass windows with wooden inserts and covered by a flat roof that cantilevers over the entrance areas and long terraces. Two entrance groups lead to a cafe on the north side and to a universal hall for public events on the south side. An internal corridor connects both areas. A glass covered platform between them protects visitors from rain and snow. Panoramic glazing opens the interior to the surrounding landscape.
About Alexander Kravchenko
Alexander Kravchenko - architect Professionally engaged in architecture since 1991. His projects are characterized by the brightness of artistic images, individuality and uniqueness. The constant search for new ideas and desire to expand the boundaries of the professional field, finding its expression in the synthesis of architecture and other arts. Good proof of this is the project Landscape Spatial Composition "Dance of Energy"
Award Record
Alexander Kravchenko is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2015 - 2016 and the 2019 - 2020 editions 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. 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/99114
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/99114
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!99114
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/156677
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://atectum.com
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Universal the Pavilion Universal Pavilion
- Function
- Universal Pavilion
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Dark Gray, Cornflower Blue, Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray and Dark Olive Green
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Institute of Urban Planning and System Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Alexander Kravchenko
- Country
- Russian Federation
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2019 - 2020
- Design ID
- #99114
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The rectangular volume of the building is enclosed on 3 sides by glass stained-glass Windows with wooden inserts and covered with a flat roof that cantilevers over the entrance group and elongated terraces. The summer area is covered with glass that turns into a vertical plane.
- Inspiration
- Kolomenskoye historical Park is a unique place where there are examples of ancient Russian architecture of different eras, which are located against the background of a surprisingly beautiful natural landscape. The creative intonation is set by the powerful music of Pink Floyd.
- Research
- You improve yourself , learn something new, communicate with like-minded people , or meet new people. You watch, listen, or celebrate something. Sometimes you eat, drink coffee to maintain internal energy. Behind you is the firmament of the wall , and above you is the far- reaching console of the high ceiling. You don 't subconsciously feel anxious or apprehensive. Your gaze is directed towards the light coming from three sides. You can see an amazing landscape there. This calms you down and allows you to fully focus on your favorite process.
- Challenge
- During the design process, the following issues were solved: 1. Organization of the internal space from the point of view of the correct interaction of different functions through understanding the logic of ongoing processes; 2. The impact of external space through visual penetration into the internal environment. Spatial ways to increase the understanding of the value and beauty of the surrounding nature through the organization of the correct ratio of material and transparent in the external enclosure of the pavilion; 3. Search for a dynamic architectural form that fits seamlessly into the existing landscape.
- Realization and Technology
- The building is of frame type, lined with panels of different materials. Stained glass Windows with double-glazed Windows. Glass, metal. Console, a roof - metal farms.
- Operation and Interaction
- The building of the multifunctional pavilion is located on a pre-defined section of elongated shape, facing the short sides of the road. The pavilion follows the geometry of the site with its shape in the plan and has 2 entrance groups. On the North side, a pedestrian road leads people to cafes. On the South side, groups of people get to the universal hall for holding public events - wedding banquets, conferences, seminars, and exhibitions. Both of these areas are connected by an internal corridor, which allows you to combine the functions of these rooms. Between them is a platform covered with glass, which protects from rain and snow.
- Project Duration and Location
- Balagannaya square in Kolomenskoye Park, Moscow. Project - concept November-December 2019.
- Specifications
- The size of the building is 65x28, 6 m2. The height of the building is 8 m. the building Area is 1850 m2.
- Keywords
- Universal, pavilion, multifunctional, Kolomenskoye, Park.
