Villas Alba Tweelingvillas by Massimo Mercurio - Mercurio Design Lab

Villas Alba Tweelingvillas by Massimo Mercurio - Mercurio Design Lab is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Brons in Argitektuur-, Gebou- en Struktuurontwerp Competition Category.

BronsArgitektuur· 2021

Villas Alba Tweelingvillas

by Massimo Mercurio - Mercurio Design Lab

Client: Mercurio Design Lab S.r.l.

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Argitektuur Category

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The Design

About Villas Alba Tweelingvillas

Villas Alba is 'n paar tweelingvillas geleë op die eiland Sentosa in Singapoer, wat uitkyk op die see en 'n aangrensende gholfbaan. Die naam Alba beteken sonsopkoms in Italiaans, en die halfsirkelvormige vorm herroep die son wat oor die horison opkom. 'n Terracotta-dak in rooi en oranje tinte en 'n travertyn-gevel gee die villas warm kleurtone. Binne volg die kleurpalet 'n gradering van sonsopkoms-tinte. Uitgebreide glasoppervlaktes en 'n houtswembaddek verbind die woon- en eetruimte met die landskap. 'n Sitkamer in die solder kyk uit oor 'n verhoogde binnehof.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

Villas Alba Tweelingvillas is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Brons, 'n hoogs prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan uitstaande ontwerpe wat gekenmerk word deur kreatiwiteit, vindingrykheid en skerpsinnigheid. Wenners in Brons is ruimskoots vaardige en opvallend kreatiewe artefakte wat die groot ervaring, verbeelding en vindingrykheid van hul ontwerpers bevestig. Daar word verwag dat Villas Alba Tweelingvillas 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde voorwerp is wat merkwaardig professioneel en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Brons gewen het, inkorporeer die beste praktyke in kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie en is uitstekend vanweë sy aandag aan detail. Villas Alba Tweelingvillas bevredig behoeftes pragtig, raak aan begeertes, bekoor gevoelens en spreek die nuuskierigheid aan.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Villas Alba was born out of a single line on a piece of paper sitting by the coffee table looking out to the harbour of yacht club. The basic form image suggesting a sunrise, which was then reinforced by the red terracotta roof and warm travertine cladding, becomes an iconic building which works perfectly for a seaside development.
Dimensions & Packaging: The twin villas have site areas of 643 sqm and 623 sqm respectively. For further details, please refer to the document attachment of this submission.
Tags: Mercurio Design Lab, Massimo Mercurio, Villas Alba, Villa Alba, Sentosa, Sentosa bungalow, seaside development, house, villa, twin villas, resort living, private residence
Production Technology: To integrate the design from the outside to the inside, the color palette used in the interior is a consistent gradiation of tones that took inspiration from the image of a sunrise. Warm and bright colors were applied to the facade as well as the inner spaces. The terracotta roof with red and orange hues illustrates the colours of the sun while the travertine facade complements its warmth. Even the plates for the dining and the paintings on the walls were custom designed to maintain the mood.
Design Challenge: There is a restrictive requirement for a 30 degree pitched roof if an attic is required, which it invariably is, to maximise floor space while conforming to height regulations. Moreover, the client would ask for his Fengshui Master to approve in particular, the layout planning. The personal exploration of Massimo Mercurio for Buddhism in early life empowered him a broad understanding of Chinese philosophy, and communication was made smooth between Architectural principles and Fengshui theories.
Research: Nestled on the tranquil eastern coast of Sentosa Island, Sentosa Cove, Villas Alba seat at the Ocean Drive facing the spectacular verdant fairways of the Tanjong golf course. The desired architectural design for Alba is to aesthetically enhance its neighbourhood, and respond to the tropical climate and to the immediate context of water and the adjacent golf course. Further, the brief called for optimal use of natural materials, sustainable strategies and to observe certain fengshui requirements.
Inspiration: Alba which means sunrise in Italian is inspired by the beauty of the sun rising on the edge of the horizon. Standing in front of an open sea, the semi-circular form of the twin villas resonates a sunrise which seemed apt in its location. The villas stand next to each other on the island of Sentosa, mirroring the images of one another with just minor variations: not identical twins, but close siblings.
Project Duration: Villas Alba are located in the island of Sentosa in Singapore, a mere 15 minute drive from downtown. It is the only part of Singapore where non-residents can buy land freehold. The construction started in 2009 and completed in 2013.
Operation Flow: The entry to the house is set off to one side with a dramatic double-height timber doors which, once opened, provide sweeping views of the canal and the golf course. The living/dining space has a timber pool deck and extensive glazing which promotes a sense of uninterrupted connection between the inside and the open landscape beyond. The master bedroom overlooks the golf course, while the attic sitting room becomes a cosy retreat looking out to an intimate elevated courtyard lined with planters.
Patents: Copyright: Mercurio Design Lab S.r.l.
Team Members: Lead Designer: Massimo Mercurio
Design Director: Kimberly Liu
Design Team: Mercurio Design Lab
Image Credits: Photography: CI&A Photography and Pixsync Photography
Video:K. Kopter
Photography and Video Edit: Janne Rey Soriano