The Linear Balay by Christos Pavlou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award nga Bulawan in Disenyo sa Arkitektura, Gambalay ug Estruktura Competition Category.

BulawanArkitektura· 2020

The Linear Balay

by Christos Pavlou

Client: Private Client

A' Design Award nga Bulawan Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About The Linear Balay

Ang proyekto giinspirar sa ideya sa pagdayeg sa talan-awon sa Mediteranyo ngadto sa kakahoyan sa olibo, mga ubasan, asul nga kalangitan ug mahangin nga orientasyon sa habagatan ngadto sa kasadpan. Aron mapadako ang dili mapugngan nga mga panan-aw alang sa tanan nga mga kwarto usa ka linear nga tipolohiya ang gisagop, usa ka yano nga silweta sa ingon nagtukod mga lig-on nga relasyon tali sa mga tawo ug kinaiyahan. Ang usa ka sliding sun blocking aluminum screen nagkontrol ug nanalipod sa sulod gikan sa direktang kahayag sa adlaw. Ang doble nga gitas-on nga puy-anan nga adunay mga glazed nga tulay mao ang sentro nga lugar sa balay nga nagkonektar sa tanan nga mga kwarto ug naghatag mga panan-aw sa sulod ug gawas. Ang taas nga disenyo misurender sa kinaiyahan ug nagsunod sa yuta.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bulawan

The Linear Balay usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Bulawan, usa ka hilabihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa unang-klase, katingalahan, ug bantogan nga mga disenyo. Ang mga mananaog sa Bulawan labihan ka bag-o, daghan og panan-aw, ug nagsidlak nga mga paglalang nga nagpakita sa henyo, kinaadman, ug kahanas sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang The Linear Balay mahimong labing gidayeg, nagtakda og uso, ug monumental nga imbento nga naghatag og bili nga wala pa makita. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Bulawan usa ka makapahingangha ug gitahod nga proyekto nga labihan ka mapuslanon ug nagpalapad sa mga utlanan sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya. The Linear Balay nagmugna og kusog nga mga pagbati sa kaibog, nagpukaw og kahinam, nagdasig sa pagkamamugnaon, ug nagbihag kanato.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: To maximise unobstructed views for all rooms we adopted a linear typology, a simple strong silhouette establishing so relationships between people and nature. A sliding sun blocking aluminium screen controls and protects the interior from direct sunlight. Double height living space with glazed bridges is the focal area of the house connecting all rooms and providing views in and out. The long design surrenders to its natural environment and absorbs the panorama of the Mediterranean nature.
Dimensions & Packaging: site area 1517 sq.m.
area of building 607 sq.m.
Tags: double height living, rural house, aluminium mesh, sun screens, swimming pool
Production Technology: Locally produced materials are used. Cyprus is rich in lime stone thus concrete, clay bricks and plasters are used as the main building material.The frame structure is made of reinforced concrete but additional structures are made of steel providing contrast between heavy and light finishes. Marble stone is used for floors, clay thermal bricks for outer walls, wooden flooring for outdoors, timber cladding for some walls and staircases inside.Triple, tempered glass is used for the gazed bridges.
Design Challenge: Our challenge was to establish relationships between building and nature. Our proposal enhances the beauty of the Mediterranean countryside. A linear typology was adopted where all rooms have views through big openings highlighting the connection with nature. A challenge was to design a sustainable house. We have incorporated passive solar concepts which included photovoltaic, solar panels, cross and chimney stack ventilation. Orientation and shading devices reduce the amount of solar gains.
Research: To reduce energy the following strategies applied- 1. passive solar approach, right orientation, cross ventilation, chimney stack effect 2. High performance insulation materials, 3.glass with light transmission 73 ,solar factor 41, 4. Shade devices blocking 80% of direct sun 5.Led lighting 6. Automation 7. sustainable sources ,38 photovoltaic panels, 8 solar panels.Furthermore swimming pool is placed next to living area so as water evaporates cooler air is drawn into the hous
Inspiration: The linearity of the vineyards and olive groove plantations were the inspiration for the design. It seemed as though nature was calling us to follow the linearity model of the landscape and be part of its ecosystem. As a result the house is structured along a longitudinal axis running parallel to plantations but also coinciding with the best sun orientation, summer breezes and views. Linear elements in the house echo the linearity of nature.
Project Duration: the projected started in 2015 in Limassol, Cyprus and finished in 2018.
Operation Flow: The linear typology produces a series of spaces along a pathway. Spaces have specific relationship with the outside highlighting strong connections between activities within the house and nature. Living space acts as in between space connecting all four levels. A slim aluminium system on ground provides smooth transitions between inside and outside. Mesh sun-screen on first floor remodels the appearance of the house, the day appears solid and protective but the night is light and transparent.
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