Residence in Limassol VI Casa Privata by Vassiliades Architects

Residence in Limassol VI Casa Privata by Vassiliades Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award di Ferru in Disignu d'Architettura Competition Category.

FerruArchitettura· 2024

Residence in Limassol VI Casa Privata

by Vassiliades Architects

Client: Vassiliades Architects

A' Design Award di Ferru Winner in Architettura Category

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The Design

About Residence in Limassol VI Casa Privata

A Residenza in Limassol VI hè una casa privata cuncipita cum'è un edifiziu à energia quasi zero. A casa s'apre versu u sudu è versu a vista, è utilizeghja e cundizioni ambientali lucali per ottene un cunfortu termicu. Una forma bianca à Z furnisce prutezzione da u sole è unisce u spaziu di parcheghju coperto cù u volume principale. Grandi finestroni portanu a luce di u ghjornu è liganu l'internu cù l'ambiente circustante. A dispusizione separa e zone cumune da e zone private è prutege l'intimità da a strada. U calcestruzzu armatu forma a struttura, è l'editiziu sanu hè isulatu termicamente.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award di Ferru

Residence in Limassol VI Casa Privata hè un vincitore di u premiu A' Design Award di Ferru, una ricunniscenza prestigiosa attribuita à i boni disegni chì rispondenu à i requisiti prufessiunali è industriali aspettati da creazioni ben cuncipite. I vincitori di Ferru dimustranu una grande abilità, una alta specializazione, una cumpresa esperta è a capacità creativa di i so creatori. Si aspetta chì Residence in Limassol VI Casa Privata sia una creazione assai apprezzata, ammirata è cara chì hè pratica è innuvatrice. Stu disegnu vincitore di u premiu A' Design Award di Ferru integra e migliori pratiche di u settore è hà caratteristiche tecniche cumpetenti ligate à u sapè fà è à u talentu. Residence in Limassol VI Casa Privata hè rispettatu per a so meticulosità è hè cuncipitu per furnisce miglioramenti di a qualità di a vita chì aiutanu à fà di u mondu un locu megliu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The aim of this project in Limassol was the creation of an nZEB, bioclimatic house, which is open to the south and to the view, whilst it takes advantage of the environmental conditions in order to achieve thermal comfort. The need for sun protection was resolved by the creation of a white "Z" shaped form, which integrates the covered parking spot with the main building volume.
Dimensions & Packaging: The building has a gross built area of 204 m2, and its anti-seismic capacity has been ensured by the use of the corresponding Eurocodes.
Tags: nZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building), Bioclimatic design, Energy efficiency, Passive solar design, User comfort
Production Technology: Reinforced concrete was used for the structural system of the building, when the whole building was thermally insulated.
Design Challenge: The hardest part of this design endeavor was achieving the optimal balance between energy efficiency and occupant comfort. It required careful consideration of various factors, such as solar exposure, natural ventilation, insulation, and material choices. Balancing these elements while meeting the functional and aesthetic requirements of the building was a complex challenge. Additionally, integrating bioclimatic principles into the design required a deep understanding of environmental conditions and their impact on the building's performance. Overall, striking the right balance between sustainability and user satisfaction was the most demanding aspect of this design endeavor.
Research: The research methodology for designing this nZEB bioclimatic house involved a literature review, site analysis, simulations, design iterations, prototype testing, data analysis, and iterative refinement. By integrating theoretical research, data analysis, and practical experimentation, designers can optimize energy efficiency and occupant comfort, leading to a sustainable and high-performance building.
Inspiration: The need to investigate urban forms, for the creation of an nZEB building, in the noisy city, but in a calm, modernistic and simplistic way.
Project Duration: The project design started in 2019, and the construction was completed in 2022.
Operation Flow: This project aimed to create an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient house in Limassol. The design takes advantage of the natural conditions to provide a comfortable living space while saving energy. The building has a unique "Z" shape, with a white exterior that serves as a sun protection system. Large windows allow natural light and connect the interior with the outdoor surroundings. The layout of the house separates communal and private spaces and ensures privacy from the main street. The design follows a modern minimalist style, using exposed concrete, wooden surfaces, and a neutral color palette. Bioclimatic strategies like natural ventilation and thermal insulation were employed, along with high-performance HVAC systems and solar panels, resulting in a zero-energy balance building.
Team Members: Architects: Vassiliades Architects (George Vassiliades, Stalli Talea, Constantinos Vassiliades)
Structural Engineer: Kolonias Civil LLC
Electrical Engineer: P&E Consulting Engineers LTD
Mechanical Engineer: Elmec Consulting Engineers
Construction: George Trattos
Image Credits: Images 1-5: Photographer Giorgos Charalambous