Vitra Tower Medizinisches Bürogebäude by Alberto Torres

Vitra Tower Medizinisches Bürogebäude by Alberto Torres is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award in Eisen in Architektur-, Gebäude- und Bauwerksdesign Competition Category.

EisenArchitektur· 2023

Vitra Tower Medizinisches Bürogebäude

by Alberto Torres

Client: Daniel Ongaratto

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Architektur Category

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The Design

About Vitra Tower Medizinisches Bürogebäude

Der Vitra Tower ist ein medizinisches Bürogebäude mit Büros und Behandlungsräumen auf elf Etagen, das sich auf einem Eckgrundstück in der Stadt Santo Angelo im Landesinneren des Bundesstaates Rio Grande do Sul, Brasilien, befindet. Mit insgesamt 22 Privatpraxen wurde eine Architektur angestrebt, die Seriosität vermittelt und den im Inneren angebotenen Dienstleistungen Legitimität verleiht, dabei aber auch angenehm und komfortabel für die Nutzer ist.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Vitra Tower Medizinisches Bürogebäude ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Vitra Tower Medizinisches Bürogebäude wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Vitra Tower Medizinisches Bürogebäude wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The architectural design of the Vitra Tower had the principle of producing a building that conveyed seriousness, due to the program of medical offices, but that was also pleasant to work with. In this way, we added a new element to the characteristic glass skin of commercial buildings: a large concrete grid that fills almost the entire facade of the project, with different spacings that contribute to bringing dynamism to the building.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project consists in an eleven levels medical building, seven of which are standard floors, with three rooms per floor: two smaller ones facing the front, totaling 35.00 m² private area each. Towards the back, there is a larger room with 65.00 m² of private area. The last two floors consist of a duplex clinic with a terrace that occupies the entire floors, totaling 310.00 m² of private area. The basement, ground floor and second floor are intended for private garages and infrastructure, in addition to the access and circulation hall itself.
Tags: Torres Arquitetos, Vitra Tower, Brazil, Santo Ângelo, Vitra
Production Technology: For the project, we chose techniques, technologies and materials common to the interior region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The structural system of reinforced concrete was used, sealing in masonry walls, glass skin and external finishing in tile. In terms of materiality, concrete was also used for the facade grid, as well as wood in some points.
Design Challenge: The challenge of this project was to seek an architecture that conveyed seriousness, to bring legitimacy to office rooms and health clinics, but that was also unconventional and pleasant for its users. A deep understanding of the master plan for the city of Santo Ângelo was also essential to develop a building that worked and also respected the city.
Research: The project was based on a deep analysis of both the terrain's constraints, such as topography, solar orientation and interesting views, as well as the city's own urban legislation. Then, we went after architectural references that conveyed the same feeling we wanted to pass on: of a serious building, but comfortable and pleasant.
Inspiration: The project started from the client's need to build a office medical building that was differentiated from others of the same type. Thus, we seek inspiration both in conventional commercial buildings, studying ways to change the perception of conventional elements, as well as in the buildings themselves that have already succeeded in this same challenge.
Project Duration: The project is located in the city of Santo Angelo, in the interior of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. The project is under construction.
Operation Flow: The project stands out for its search for a differentiated solution for a building intended for commercial use, bringing a language that conveys seriousness, but that is also pleasant and contemporary.
Team Members: Architecture: Torres Arquitetos Associados
Constructor: Daniel Ongaratto
Image Credits: WDstudio