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One Line Studio Arkitektkontor by Tim Politis

One Line Studio Arkitektkontor by Tim Politis is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award i Gull in Arkitektur-, bygnings- og strukturdesign Competition Category.


GullArkitektur· 2024

One Line Studio Arkitektkontor

by Tim Politis

Client: One Line Studio

A' Design Award i Gull Winner in Arkitektur Category

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The Design

About One Line Studio Arkitektkontor

One Line Studio er et arkitektkontorbygg i Denver, Colorado. Designet danner en figurativ linje mellom bakken og himmelen. En skråstilt vegg av naturlig rustet stål forankrer den ene enden, mens en tynn takkant stiger mot fjelltoppene i det fjerne. Glassfasaden brytes opp av vertikale sederlameller som demper gjenskinn. Massivtrepaneler av dybelforbundet tre fungerer både som bærende konstruksjon og ferdig overflate, og vekslende paneldybder forbedrer akustikken innendørs. Stedegne gressarter gir privatliv i sittehøyde og knytter bygningen til våtmarkene i nærheten.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Gull

One Line Studio Arkitektkontor er vinner av A' Design Award i Gull, en enormt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles førsteklasses, praktfulle og enestående design. Gullvinnere er usedvanlig nyskapende, visjonære og glamorøst blendende skaperverk som gjenspeiler designernes geni, visdom og dyktighet. One Line Studio Arkitektkontor forventes å være en høyt rost, trendsettende og monumental oppfinnelse som gir enestående verdi. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Gull, er et spektakulært, respektert prosjekt som i høy grad gagner og flytter grensene for kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi. One Line Studio Arkitektkontor skaper intense følelser av begjær, vekker lidenskap, oppmuntrer til kreativitet og fascinerer oss.

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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