The Linear Shtëpi by Christos Pavlou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Çmimi i Artë A' Design Award in Dizajni i Arkitekturës, Ndërtesave dhe Strukturave Competition Category.

AriArkitekturë· 2020

The Linear Shtëpi

by Christos Pavlou

Client: Private Client

Çmimi i Artë A' Design Award Winner in Arkitekturë Category

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The Design

About The Linear Shtëpi

Projekti u frymëzua nga ideja e admirimit të peizazhit mesdhetar ndaj ullishtes, vreshtave, qiellit blu dhe orientimit të flladit nga jugu në perëndim. Për të maksimizuar pamjet pa pengesa për të gjitha dhomat u miratua një tipologji lineare, një siluetë e thjeshtë duke krijuar kështu marrëdhënie të forta midis njerëzve dhe natyrës. Një ekran alumini që bllokon diellin rrëshqitës kontrollon dhe mbron brendësinë nga rrezet e diellit direkte. Hapësira e jetesës me dy lartësi me ura me xham është zona qendrore e shtëpisë që lidh të gjitha dhomat dhe ofron pamje brenda dhe jashtë. Dizajni i gjatë i dorëzohet natyrës dhe ndjek tokën.

The Recognition

About the Çmimi i Artë A' Design Award

The Linear Shtëpi është fitues i Çmimit të Artë A' Design Award, një njohje tejet prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të klasit të parë, të mrekullueshme dhe të shquara. Fituesit e Artë janë krijime tejet inovative, vizionare dhe verbuese në shkëlqimin e tyre, që pasqyrojnë gjeninë, urtësinë dhe aftësinë e dizajnerëve të tyre. The Linear Shtëpi pritet të jetë një shpikje shumë e lavdëruar, prirëse dhe monumentale, që sjell vlerë të paprecedentë. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Artë A' Design Award është një projekt spektakolar e i respektuar që sjell dobi të madhe dhe zgjeron kufijtë e artit, shkencës, dizajnit dhe teknologjisë. The Linear Shtëpi ngjall ndjenja të forta dëshire, zgjon pasionin, nxit krijimtarinë dhe na magjeps.

Behind the Design

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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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