MareNostrum Residential Building

Architecture Design Award Winner.
Awarded for Good Architecture, Building and Structure Design.

MareNostrum Residential Building
by Aaron Leppanen

Awarded April 15, 2020
CLIENT: Romero & Pazmiño Ingeniería Inmobilaria
7.770

The meaning of the project in classical Latin, is “Our Sea”. Inspired by the movement of the oars of the fleets of the Roman empire is reinterpreted in the façade of the building. Reinforcing this concept, the design team decided to implement soft waves on the façade generating at the same time an experience of movement for the user. Throughout the 8 story residential building, the movement of the façade generates large balconies that allow the interior space to extend to the exterior. Moreover the form has passive sustainability strategies, such as natural light and ventilation.

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