Skip to content
Vitra Tower Medicinos biurų pastatas by Alberto Torres

Vitra Tower Medicinos biurų pastatas by Alberto Torres is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Geležinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award in Architektūros, pastatų ir konstrukcijų dizainas Competition Category.


GeležinisArchitektūra· 2023

Vitra Tower Medicinos biurų pastatas

by Alberto Torres

Client: Daniel Ongaratto

Geležinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award Winner in Architektūra Category

13,858

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #141169

Colors

The Design

About Vitra Tower Medicinos biurų pastatas

Vitra bokštas – tai vienuolikos aukštų medicinos biurų pastatas su kabinetais ir klinikinėmis patalpomis, įsikūręs kampiniame sklype Santo Angelo mieste, Rio Grande do Sul valstijos gilumoje, Brazilijoje. Turintis iš viso 22 privačius kabinetus, pastatas siekė architektūros, kuri perteiktų rimtumą ir suteiktų teisėtumą viduje teikiamoms paslaugoms, tačiau kartu būtų maloni ir patogi naudotojams.

The Recognition

About the Geležinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award

Vitra Tower Medicinos biurų pastatas laimėjo Geležinį apdovanojimą A' Design Award, prestižinį pripažinimą, skiriamą geriems dizainams, atitinkantiems profesinius ir pramoninius reikalavimus, kurių tikimasi iš gerai suprojektuotų kūrinių. Geležies laureatai rodo didelius kūrėjų įgūdžius, aukštą specializaciją, ekspertinį supratimą ir kūrybinį gebėjimą. Tikimasi, kad Vitra Tower Medicinos biurų pastatas bus aukštai vertinamas, žavimas ir brangus kūrinys, praktiškas ir novatoriškas. Šis Geležiniu apdovanojimu įvertintas dizainas integruoja geriausias pramonės praktikas ir turi kompetentingas technines savybes, susietas su patirtimi ir talentu. Vitra Tower Medicinos biurų pastatas gerbiamas už kruopštumą ir sukurtas taip, kad gerintų gyvenimo kokybę ir padėtų padaryti pasaulį geresne vieta.

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

Sponsored

Explore Beyond Designers.org

Discover products, services and opportunities from our advertising partners.

Good Design Deserves Great Recognition

The A' Design Award is an international, juried accolade for good design. Take part in the A' Design Award to get an opportunity to earn meritocratic recognition, gain fame, prestige and publicity for your work. Nominate your work for the A' Design Award and compete for the coveted A' Design Prize.

Nominate