Arc Pergola Bith-chlìomadach by Nikolaos Karintzaidis

Arc Pergola Bith-chlìomadach by Nikolaos Karintzaidis is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Thoraidhean Seasmhach, Phròiseactan agus Dealbhadh Uaine Competition Category.

AirgeadToradh Seasmhach· 2024

Arc Pergola Bith-chlìomadach

by Nikolaos Karintzaidis

Client: Pratic

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Toradh Seasmhach Category

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The Design

About Arc Pergola Bith-chlìomadach

Tha an gnìomhachd a' dealbhadh a' bhreaghadachd, a' cleachdadh dhòighean ùra gus cuspairean sìorraidh ath-mhìneachadh ann an oidhirp càileachd spàsail a cho-chur tro ghluasadan ailtireachd shònraichte. Fosgailte do na dùilean, tha an t-àite a-muigh air a dhìon le ceann-sgàile a chruthaicheas mion-ghnàth-shìde. A' cothlamadh dealbhachadh ùr-nodha le sìmplidheachd cruth, tha lùban agus loidhnichean geur a' mìneachadh cruth-dreach a tha a' freagarrachadh gu grinn do cho-theacs ailtireachd sam bith fhad 's a leigeas e le luchd-àiteachaidh àiteachan a-muigh a mhealtainn ge bith dè suidheachadh na sìde fad na bliadhna.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Arc Pergola Bith-chlìomadach air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Arc Pergola Bith-chlìomadach na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Arc Pergola Bith-chlìomadach na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Main structure is comprised of slender aluminium framework, supporting a transformative canopy that can switch between a flat ceiling and a vaulted conformation. The bioclimatic pergola lets occupants adjust natural lighting and air circulation, enabling them to enjoy outdoors in the greatest climate comfort. Ceiling composition filters light through during daytime, creating a relaxing and reflective atmosphere for users.
Dimensions & Packaging: The fins become signature aesthetic elements and when open they outline a curved conformation, whereas when these are retracted they fully close ceiling to provide protection and complete waterproofing of covered area. Investigating possibilities for customization, pergola can be completed with refined awnings as sunscreen becomes an aesthetic element that adds depth and dimension to space. A filtering fabric with op art effect acts as sun protection mesh creating unique atmospheres and plays of light in the open-air, operated with remote control, app automations or voice command.
Tags: bioclimatic, flexible, transformative, sustainable, environment
Production Technology: Taking advantage of Pratic bioclimatic technology that naturally regulates lighting and ventilation, the sunshade blades are adjustable from zero to 120 degrees generating wavy appearance which reflects its transformative nature. Conceived as typical segments with economic and technical feasibility in mind, they are made of bent aluminium extrusion to highlight sleek and elegant lines as signature manufacturing style and aesthetics. With its motorised functionality ARC is designed to furnish sheltering, shade and waterproof enclosure with an incorporated water drainage system.
Design Challenge: Besides the main self-supporting version, ARC can be wall-mounted and further personalized through the range of colours and finishes of Pratic palette. Pairing modules permit dimensional variations and different assemblages, since these can be grouped together in various ways to fit myriad spaces and context guaranteeing versatility. Examining practicality, ARC offers numerous possibilities to align with the architecture and surroundings, with applications ranging from private homes as well as public environments, hotels, restaurants, cafes and outdoor working and recreation sites.
Research: Artificial illumination scheme works in tandem with the overall concept, as lighting integrated on the blades complements and accentuates profile and curves of design. Incorporating movement and flow in the array, LED lines are recessed on the ribs accentuating their contours and curvature. With brightness adjustable in intensity and colour, flow is converted to spatial experience while with their low energy consumption this illumination system allows people enjoy outdoors at night.
Inspiration: Combining tradition and modernity, technology and design, bioclimatic pergola is inspired by Loggia, a distinctive architectural element of Italian and Mediterranean environment of open air living. The arcade surrounding traditional atrium, a focal point of vernacular architecture suggests a feature that serves as transition space among indoor and out of doors, providing shade and adjustment to sunlight especially in hot climates.
Project Duration: The project was completed in 2023.
Operation Flow: On the structure, series of curved components are supported in order to define protected and comfortable outdoor areas with style and elegance. Classic but modern, a reinvention of typology is realized in a contemporary design language. Overall arrangement works as a composition which provides shade and glare protection against the harsh sun, while promoting natural airflow so as to improve energy efficiency and create spaces of increased comfort.
Image Credits: Studio Niko Kapa