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One Line Studio Tari Hoahoa Whare by Tim Politis

One Line Studio Tari Hoahoa Whare by Tim Politis is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Koura in Hoahoa Waihanga, Whare me te Hanganga Competition Category.


KouraWaihanga· 2024

One Line Studio Tari Hoahoa Whare

by Tim Politis

Client: One Line Studio

A' Design Award Koura Winner in Waihanga Category

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The Design

About One Line Studio Tari Hoahoa Whare

He whare tari hoahoa whare a One Line Studio kei Denver, Colorado. Ka hanga te hoahoa i tētahi rārangi whakaahua i waenganui i te whenua me te rangi. Ko tētahi pakitara tītaha o te rino waikura māori e pupuri ana i tētahi pito, ā, ka piki ake te tapa angiangi o te tuanui ki ngā tihi maunga i tawhiti. Ka haukotia te mata karaihe e ngā rara hītari poutū e whakangāwari ana i te tīaho. Ko ngā papa rākau whakapaparanga tia hei hanganga, hei mata oti hoki, ā, mā ngā hōhonutanga papa rerekē e pai ake ai ngā oro o roto. Mā ngā tarutaru taketake e whai wāhi ai te noho tūmataiti i te teitei nohonoho, ā, ka hono hoki i te whare ki ngā repo e pātata ana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Koura

Ko One Line Studio Tari Hoahoa Whare te toa o te A' Design Award Koura, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke tuatahi, whakamīharo me te hiranga. Ko ngā toa Koura he mahi tino auaha, he tirohanga mamao, he kanapa ahi, e whakaatu ana i te pūmanawa, te mātauranga me te tohungatanga o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko One Line Studio Tari Hoahoa Whare he hanganga tūnga e whakatū ana i ngā ia, he whakanuia rawa, e kawe mai ana i te uara kāore anō kia kitea. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Koura he kaupapa whakamīharo, whakahonoretia e whakawhānui ana i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ka whakaara a One Line Studio Tari Hoahoa Whare i te hiahia nui, ka whakaoho i te kaingākau, ka whakatenatena i te auaha, ā, ka whakamīharo i a tātou.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Forming a figurative ‘line’ between the ground and the sky, a canted, naturally rusted steel wall anchors one end of the structure while a thin roof edge ascends toward the sky beyond, framing an outward looking glazed expanse. The vitrified façade is interrupted by a series of vertical cedar fins that soften glare and appear to climb toward the sky from the native grasses below.
Dimensions & Packaging
The primary structure balances DLT panels, steel, and concrete. Compression clips fasten glazing to steel structure, eliminating redundant framing. DLT panel expansion joints integrate AC diffusers, and adjustable rope light fixtures nestle within the recesses of alternating 2x6 and 2x8 DLT panels. Stair treads are made of Paralam while desks are created from locally sourced, reclaimed wood. A special variance was sought to use native grasses connecting the landscape to the nearby wetlands.
Tags
architecture, office, denver, colorado, studio, design, dlt, prefab, prefabricated wood panels, rusted steel,
Production Technology
Our team was captivated by the benefits of dowel laminated timber, DLT, for its ability to serve both as a structural component and finished panel system. The modular, prefabricated, factory checked consistency of DLT panels easily tolerate on site adjustments to accommodate construction errors while providing sustainable and biophilic benefits. The panels are a result of a seamless collaboration between One Line Studio and International Timber Frames in Golden, Canada.
Design Challenge
Experiment with innovative construction techniques that showcase a plethora of design possibilities.
Research
Architecture as a figurative line between the ground and the sky, framing a connection to nature
Inspiration
Aspiring towards the mountain peaks, a soaring elevation frames its natural setting composed of wetland vegetation, natural grasses, and woodlands. An interior atmosphere is delineated between a timber wall and a curtain of suspended glass, thinly veiling the threshold between inside and outside.
Project Duration
Location: Denver, Colorado
Start to finish: 7 years, including planning
Operation Flow
The use of alternating depth DLT panel walls adjust and optimize the interior acoustics of the studio. The design endeavors to establish a creative work environment that encourages collaboration while retaining a constant connection to exterior landscape. Main level privacy at seating height is ensured through tall native grasses that open the vistas as one stands up. The Mezzanine level opens up to its surroundings offering direct views of the mountains.
Team Members
Lead Architect: Tim Politis
Project Manager: Eric Dernbach
Architectural Designer: Kent Bentley
Architectural Graphics: Vitali Stanila
Reviewer: Indra Tjaja
Operations: Charlene Seckler
Design Facilitator: Christianna Politis
Image Credits
Image #1 Photographer Jess Blackwell, 2023
Image #2 Photographer Jess Blackwell, 2023
Image #3 Photographer Jess Blackwell, 2023
Image #4 Photographer Jess Blackwell, 2023
Image #5 Photographer Jess Blackwell, 2023
Video Credits: Vitali Stanila, 2023

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