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One Line Studio Ofisi ya Usanifu Majengo by Tim Politis

One Line Studio Ofisi ya Usanifu Majengo by Tim Politis is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Majengo, Ujenzi na Miundo Competition Category.


DhahabuUsanifu wa Majengo· 2024

One Line Studio Ofisi ya Usanifu Majengo

by Tim Politis

Client: One Line Studio

Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award Winner in Usanifu wa Majengo Category

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The Design

About One Line Studio Ofisi ya Usanifu Majengo

One Line Studio ni jengo la ofisi ya usanifu majengo lililoko Denver, Colorado. Muundo wake unaunda mstari wa kitamathali kati ya ardhi na anga. Ukuta ulioinama wa chuma kilichopata kutu kwa njia ya asili unaimarisha upande mmoja, huku ukingo mwembamba wa paa ukiinuka kuelekea vilele vya milima vilivyo mbali. Uso wa mbele wa kioo unakatizwa na mbao wima za mierezi zinazopunguza mng'ao mkali. Paneli za mbao zilizounganishwa kwa vijiti hutumika kama muundo na pia kama uso uliokamilika, na vina tofauti vya paneli hizo huboresha usikivu wa sauti ndani ya jengo. Nyasi za asili hutoa faragha katika kimo cha kukaa na huunganisha jengo na maeneo oevu yaliyo karibu.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award

One Line Studio Ofisi ya Usanifu Majengo ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kuu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya daraja la kwanza, ya ajabu na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Dhahabu ni kazi bunifu mno, zenye maono makubwa na za kung'aa kwa umaridadi zinazoakisi kipaji, hekima na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. One Line Studio Ofisi ya Usanifu Majengo inatarajiwa kuwa uvumbuzi unaosifiwa sana, wa kuweka mielekeo na wa kihistoria unaoleta thamani isiyo na kifani. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award ni mradi wa kustaajabisha na unaoheshimika unaonufaisha sana na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. One Line Studio Ofisi ya Usanifu Majengo huzua hisia kali za hamu, huamsha shauku, huhimiza ubunifu na hutuvutia.

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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