Vitra Tower Medicīnas Biroju Ēka by Alberto Torres

Vitra Tower Medicīnas Biroju Ēka by Alberto Torres is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Dzelzs balva A' Design Award in Arhitektūras, ēku un būvju dizains Competition Category.

DzelzsArhitektūra· 2023

Vitra Tower Medicīnas Biroju Ēka

by Alberto Torres

Client: Daniel Ongaratto

Dzelzs balva A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektūra Category

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The Design

About Vitra Tower Medicīnas Biroju Ēka

Vitra tornis ir medicīnas biroju ēka ar birojiem un klīniskām telpām vienpadsmit stāvos, kas atrodas uz stūra zemesgabala Santo Anželo pilsētā, Brazīlijas Rio Grandi do Sula štata iekšzemē. Ar kopumā 22 privātiem kabinetiem ēka tika projektēta ar mērķi izveidot arhitektūru, kas atspoguļo nopietību un piešķir leģitimitāti tajā sniegtajiem pakalpojumiem, vienlaikus nodrošinot arī patīkamu un komfortablu vidi lietotājiem.

The Recognition

About the Dzelzs balva A' Design Award

Vitra Tower Medicīnas Biroju Ēka ir Dzelzs balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir labiem dizainiem, kas atbilst profesionālajām un rūpnieciskajām prasībām, kādas sagaidāmas no labi izstrādātiem darbiem. Dzelzs ieguvēji parāda to radītāju lielo prasmi, augsto specializāciju, ekspertu izpratni un radošo spēju. Sagaidāms, ka Vitra Tower Medicīnas Biroju Ēka būs augsti vērtēts, apbrīnots un cienīts darbs, praktisks un inovatīvs. Šis ar Dzelzs balvu apbalvotais dizains integrē nozares labāko praksi un tam ir kompetentas tehniskās īpašības, kas saistītas ar zinātību un talantu. Vitra Tower Medicīnas Biroju Ēka tiek cienīts par rūpību un ir izstrādāts, lai uzlabotu dzīves kvalitāti un palīdzētu padarīt pasauli labāku.

Behind the Design

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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