Press Release
Silver A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Goes to Cobogos House Residential Project by Cibelle Costa Barbosa
The international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Cibelle Costa Barbosa for architecture, building and structure design
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Cobogos House Residential Project by Cibelle Costa Barbosa, designed for Cibelle Costa, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
About Cobogos House Residential Project
Cobogos House is a private residence built in reinforced concrete and masonry. The facade is composed of straight lines and volumes at different heights. The main feature is a set of decorative concrete blocks, called Cobogos, which allow the wind to pass freely through their open spaces. Aluminum slats with a wood pattern add a warm look and need little maintenance. A large asymmetrical concrete canopy covers the main entrance. At the rear, a swimming pool on three levels is surrounded by tropical planting and a century-old olive tree.
Award Record
With this recognition, Cibelle Costa Barbosa is a winner of 3 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2019 - 2020 and the 2020 - 2021 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Typical entries include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. The awarded architectural projects are published at https://designers.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/123431
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/123431
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!123431
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/259745
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://bit.ly/38FFkrp
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Cobogos House Residential Project
- Function
- Residential Project
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Light Slate Gray, Saddle Brown, Black and Chocolate
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Cibelle Costa
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Cibelle Costa Barbosa
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2020 - 2021
- Design ID
- #123431
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photos: Renato Moura Video Credits: Andressa Cantizani
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The design is defined by the facade in straight lines, using decorative concrete blocks, called Cobogos. These decorative concrete elements are allowing free movement of wind through its empty spaces. A large and asymmetrical marquee, made of concrete, covers the main entrance. The front landscape includes a typical Japanese cherry tree next to the stairs. In the back external area, a large pool on three different levels is surrounded by lush landscaping. A centenary olive tree was placed prominently connecting the social area, the bedrooms, and the pool area.
- Inspiration
- The main concept is a design typology in straight lines and volumes on the facade at different heights and applications of materials that bring great personality to the project: apparent concrete molded in place, wood, and Cobogos. Access levels steps are created, suspended over the garden area. The landscaping is remarkable for its tropical foliage and exotic trees.
- Research
- The main concept is a design typology in straight lines and volumes on the facade at different heights and applications of materials that bring great personality to the project: apparent concrete molded in place, large concrete overhangs, aluminum slats with wooden patterns, and Cobogos. Access levels are created, suspended over the garden area. The landscaping is remarkable for its tropical foliage and exotic trees.
- Challenge
- A great resource was the use of aluminum slats with a wood pattern visual as vertical blinds to contribute to the thermal comfort of the internal space, in addition to providing the aesthetic look of natural wood. Because they are a lighter material, garage doors performed well in the opening mechanism. The main door received the same aluminum material and the pivot system was used for the opening. The biggest challenge was to execute a large opening over 18 meters long, dividing the large internal living room from the outside area. The project specifies a large sliding door with 12 sliding panels made of PVC frame and tempered glass.
- Realization and Technology
- The house was built in reinforced concrete and masonry, with great advances in concrete slabs. Aluminum strips with the wood visual pattern were coating the main entrance door. The choice of aluminum on the facades, guarantees the durability of the product, in addition to little maintenance, together with the aesthetic and cozy look of the wood. The biggest challenge was to apply this material to coat the walls and gates of the garage. The opening span for the passage of the cars is 12 meters long and has been carefully executed to hide the openings, giving the impression of a large cube on the facade.
- Operation and Interaction
- The central idea is to use pure and simple shapes, right angles, and application of specific materials, providing thermal comfort, durability, and functionality. The highlight of the facade is found in the decorative concrete blocks, the Cobogos, allowing the free movement of the wind in its empty spaces. These elements, combined with reinforced concrete and slatted aluminum with wood pattern, bring identity and personify the project. The outdoor leisure area, comprising a large swimming pool and lush landscaping with tropical foliage and a century-old olive tree, creating an inviting and welcoming atmosphere.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in January 2017 in Franca, Brazil, and finished in January 2020.
- Specifications
- Cobogos House has 645.00 m2 of built area. The land has 1500.00 m2 of the area and a significant drop to the bottom of the land. In view of the slope to the back, the project was developed on two levels. The lower area is a large lawn and tropical gardens. The house is located on the highest level, privileging the natural view of the landscape. The whole house opens onto the large garden next to the pool, with most of the openings facing a beautiful sunset.
- Keywords
- cobogo, design, wood, concrete, exotictree, architecture, contemporary, brazilianhouses, woodenslats
