The Linear Māja by Christos Pavlou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Zelta balva A' Design Award in Arhitektūras, ēku un būvju dizains Competition Category.

ZeltaArhitektūra· 2020

The Linear Māja

by Christos Pavlou

Client: Private Client

Zelta balva A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektūra Category

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The Design

About The Linear Māja

Projektu iedvesmoja ideja par Vidusjūras ainavu apbrīnu pret olīvu birzi, vīna dārziem, zilām debesīm un vējaino dienvidu uz rietumu orientāciju. Lai palielinātu netraucētu skatu visās telpās, tika pieņemta lineāra tipoloģija, vienkāršs siluets, tādējādi izveidojot spēcīgas attiecības starp cilvēkiem un dabu. Bīdāms saules bloķējošs alumīnija ekrāns kontrolē un aizsargā interjeru no tiešiem saules stariem. Divu augstumu dzīvojamā platība ar stiklotiem tiltiem ir mājas galvenā zona, kas savieno visas telpas un nodrošina skatus iekšā un ārā. Garais dizains nododas dabai un seko zemei.

The Recognition

About the Zelta balva A' Design Award

The Linear Māja ir Zelta balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, ārkārtīgi prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir pirmšķirīgiem, brīnišķīgiem un izciliem dizainiem. Zelta ieguvēji ir ļoti inovatīvi, tālredzīgi un žilbinoši spoži darbi, kas atspoguļo to dizaineru talantu, gudrību un meistarību. Sagaidāms, ka The Linear Māja būs ļoti slavēts, tendenci veidojošs un monumentāls izgudrojums, kas sniedz nebijušu vērtību. Šis ar Zelta balvu apbalvotais dizains ir lielisks, cienīts projekts, kas paplašina mākslas, zinātnes, dizaina un tehnoloģiju robežas. The Linear Māja izraisa intensīvu vēlmi, modina kaislību, veicina radošumu un valdzina.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: To maximise unobstructed views for all rooms we adopted a linear typology, a simple strong silhouette establishing so relationships between people and nature. A sliding sun blocking aluminium screen controls and protects the interior from direct sunlight. Double height living space with glazed bridges is the focal area of the house connecting all rooms and providing views in and out. The long design surrenders to its natural environment and absorbs the panorama of the Mediterranean nature.
Dimensions & Packaging: site area 1517 sq.m.
area of building 607 sq.m.
Tags: double height living, rural house, aluminium mesh, sun screens, swimming pool
Production Technology: Locally produced materials are used. Cyprus is rich in lime stone thus concrete, clay bricks and plasters are used as the main building material.The frame structure is made of reinforced concrete but additional structures are made of steel providing contrast between heavy and light finishes. Marble stone is used for floors, clay thermal bricks for outer walls, wooden flooring for outdoors, timber cladding for some walls and staircases inside.Triple, tempered glass is used for the gazed bridges.
Design Challenge: Our challenge was to establish relationships between building and nature. Our proposal enhances the beauty of the Mediterranean countryside. A linear typology was adopted where all rooms have views through big openings highlighting the connection with nature. A challenge was to design a sustainable house. We have incorporated passive solar concepts which included photovoltaic, solar panels, cross and chimney stack ventilation. Orientation and shading devices reduce the amount of solar gains.
Research: To reduce energy the following strategies applied- 1. passive solar approach, right orientation, cross ventilation, chimney stack effect 2. High performance insulation materials, 3.glass with light transmission 73 ,solar factor 41, 4. Shade devices blocking 80% of direct sun 5.Led lighting 6. Automation 7. sustainable sources ,38 photovoltaic panels, 8 solar panels.Furthermore swimming pool is placed next to living area so as water evaporates cooler air is drawn into the hous
Inspiration: The linearity of the vineyards and olive groove plantations were the inspiration for the design. It seemed as though nature was calling us to follow the linearity model of the landscape and be part of its ecosystem. As a result the house is structured along a longitudinal axis running parallel to plantations but also coinciding with the best sun orientation, summer breezes and views. Linear elements in the house echo the linearity of nature.
Project Duration: the projected started in 2015 in Limassol, Cyprus and finished in 2018.
Operation Flow: The linear typology produces a series of spaces along a pathway. Spaces have specific relationship with the outside highlighting strong connections between activities within the house and nature. Living space acts as in between space connecting all four levels. A slim aluminium system on ground provides smooth transitions between inside and outside. Mesh sun-screen on first floor remodels the appearance of the house, the day appears solid and protective but the night is light and transparent.
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