Arc Residence 주택 by Caroline Andrusko is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 은상 in 건축, 건물 및 구조물 디자인 Competition Category.
은건축· 2026
Arc Residence 주택
Client: Caroline Andrusko
A' Design Award 은상 Winner in 건축 Category
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The Design
About Arc Residence 주택
쿠리치바에 위치한 이 주거는 정제된 볼류메트리, 자연 소재, 정교하게 조절된 빛을 결합한 브라질 자연주의 건축의 현대적 해석이다. 이 디자인은 가파른 대지에 창의적으로 대응하여 실내와 실외의 유연한 연속성과 켜켜이 쌓인 생활 레벨을 만들어낸다. 가동식 무샤라비, 노출 콘크리트 루버, 누볼라토 대리석이 고유한 정체성을 부여하며, 통합된 조경과 태양광 기반의 스마트 시스템이 쾌적함과 지속가능성을 보장한다.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 은상
Arc Residence 주택, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 은상 수상작으로, 최상급이며 아름답고 인상적인 디자인에 수여되는 비범하게 권위 있는 인정입니다. 은상 수상작은 대단히 뛰어나고 매우 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 탁월한 전문 지식, 재능, 통찰력을 보여 줍니다. Arc Residence 주택, 이 작품은 훌륭한 대표작으로서 매우 전문적이고 깊이 있게 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 은상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 경계를 넓히는 데 이바지하는 주목할 만하고 찬사를 받는 발명품입니다. Arc Residence 주택, 이 작품은 모두가 부러워하는 창작물로서 욕망을 일깨우고 긍정적인 감정을 불러오며 경탄과 경이로움을 불러일으킵니다.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The project is defined by a dynamic system of articulated planes that structure space, light, and movement. Its uniqueness lies in the integration of environmental constraints, such as preservation areas and topography, as active design drivers. Movable shading systems, natural materials, and layered spatial organization create a flexible and responsive living environment, where architecture, landscape, and daily life are seamlessly connected.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The project is situated on a 1,505 m² site and comprises approximately 1,400 m² of built area, arranged across different levels that respond to the natural topography while maintaining a balanced relationship between constructed spaces, open areas and landscape.
- Tags
- House, residence, landscape, pool, brazilian, wood, architecture, contemporary, concrete, integration
- Production Technology
- The design was developed through an iterative process combining site analysis, environmental studies, and volumetric exploration. Topography, solar orientation, and preservation constraints guided the spatial organization and positioning of planes. The project integrates passive strategies, material research focused on Brazilian natural elements, and precise detailing, ensuring constructability, durability, and environmental performance.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was addressing strict environmental constraints on the site. A permanent preservation area required a non-buildable buffer, limiting interventions and maintaining natural ground levels. Native trees had to be preserved, while others were removed under regulation, requiring compensatory replanting of native species. Additionally, a protected spring at the front imposed a construction-free radius, restricting access design and circulation strategies throughout the project.
- Research
- Applied design research focused on integrating Brazilian natural materials with environmental and spatial performance. The objective was to align material identity with durability and comfort. The methodology combined site analysis, supplier research, and collaborative selection with the client. Data was gathered through technical studies and sourcing of Michelangelo Calacatta marble, Portinari porcelain, and exposed concrete. Results emphasized material coherence and feasibility, reinforcing local production, user engagement, and design authenticity.
- Inspiration
- The project was inspired by the dialogue between Brazilian landscape, natural materials, and contemporary family living. The clients’ desire for integration, flexibility, and social use guided the concept, while the steep topography became a key design driver. References to Brazilian modernism, vernacular shading systems such as muxarabis, and strategies for passive comfort, daylighting, and solar efficiency shaped a fluid and responsive architectural solution.
- Project Duration
- The project started in October 2017 in Curitiba and finished in February 2022.
- Operation Flow
- The residence was strategically planned to support the dynamics of a growing family transitioning from a compact apartment to a more expansive living environment. Spatial zoning prioritizes clear circulation, visual continuity and functional integration between social, leisure and private areas, strengthening the indoor–outdoor relationship. Generous open spaces allow flexible use, accommodating daily routines and larger gatherings, while ensuring supervision, comfort and long-term adaptability.
- Image Credits
- All Images: Photographer Eduardo Macarios, 2022.
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