Arc Residence Uy by Caroline Andrusko is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Kumush Mukofoti in Arxitektura, Bino va Inshoot Dizayni Competition Category.

KumushArxitektura· 2026

Arc Residence Uy

by Caroline Andrusko

Client: Caroline Andrusko

A' Design Award Kumush Mukofoti Winner in Arxitektura Category

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The Design

About Arc Residence Uy

Kuritibadagi ushbu turar joy braziliyacha tabiiy arxitekturaning zamonaviy talqinidir — u sof hajmiy shakllar, tabiiy materiallar va aniq sozlangan yorug'likni uyg'unlashtiradi. Loyiha tik qiyalikdagi maydonga ijodiy javob berib, ichki va tashqi makonlarning uzluksiz bog'liqligini hamda qatlamli yashash sathlarini yaratadi. Harakatlanuvchi muksharabi panellari, ochiq beton plankalar va Nuvolato marmari binoga o'ziga xoslik baxsh etadi, integratsiyalashgan landshaft hamda quyosh energiyasiga asoslangan aqlli tizimlar esa qulaylik va barqarorlikni ta'minlaydi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kumush Mukofoti

Arc Residence Uy A' Design Award Kumush Mukofotining g‘olibi bo‘lib, bu go‘zal, ulug‘vor va ta’sirchan eng yuqori darajadagi dizaynlarga beriladigan favqulodda nufuzli e’tirofdir. Kumush g‘oliblari o‘z dizaynerlarining ajoyib mahorati, iste’dodi va o‘tkirligini ko‘rsatuvchi juda yorqin va o‘ta ijodiy asarlardir. Arc Residence Uy ajoyib, namunaviy, diqqatga sazovor darajada kasbiy va chuqur innovatsion asar bo‘lishi kutiladi. A' Design Award Kumush Mukofotini qo‘lga kiritgan ushbu dizayn san’at, fan, dizayn va texnologiya chegaralarini kengaytiruvchi juda e’tiborga loyiq, tahsinga sazovor ixtirodir. Arc Residence Uy ko‘pchilik havas qiladigan, istaklarni uyg‘otadigan, ijobiy tuyg‘ular olib keladigan hamda hayrat va ajablanish uyg‘otadigan ijoddir.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The project is defined by a dynamic system of articulated planes that structure space, light, and movement. Its uniqueness lies in the integration of environmental constraints, such as preservation areas and topography, as active design drivers. Movable shading systems, natural materials, and layered spatial organization create a flexible and responsive living environment, where architecture, landscape, and daily life are seamlessly connected.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is situated on a 1,505 m² site and comprises approximately 1,400 m² of built area, arranged across different levels that respond to the natural topography while maintaining a balanced relationship between constructed spaces, open areas and landscape.
Tags: House, residence, landscape, pool, brazilian, wood, architecture, contemporary, concrete, integration
Production Technology: The design was developed through an iterative process combining site analysis, environmental studies, and volumetric exploration. Topography, solar orientation, and preservation constraints guided the spatial organization and positioning of planes. The project integrates passive strategies, material research focused on Brazilian natural elements, and precise detailing, ensuring constructability, durability, and environmental performance.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was addressing strict environmental constraints on the site. A permanent preservation area required a non-buildable buffer, limiting interventions and maintaining natural ground levels. Native trees had to be preserved, while others were removed under regulation, requiring compensatory replanting of native species. Additionally, a protected spring at the front imposed a construction-free radius, restricting access design and circulation strategies throughout the project.
Research: Applied design research focused on integrating Brazilian natural materials with environmental and spatial performance. The objective was to align material identity with durability and comfort. The methodology combined site analysis, supplier research, and collaborative selection with the client. Data was gathered through technical studies and sourcing of Michelangelo Calacatta marble, Portinari porcelain, and exposed concrete. Results emphasized material coherence and feasibility, reinforcing local production, user engagement, and design authenticity.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by the dialogue between Brazilian landscape, natural materials, and contemporary family living. The clients’ desire for integration, flexibility, and social use guided the concept, while the steep topography became a key design driver. References to Brazilian modernism, vernacular shading systems such as muxarabis, and strategies for passive comfort, daylighting, and solar efficiency shaped a fluid and responsive architectural solution.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2017 in Curitiba and finished in February 2022.
Operation Flow: The residence was strategically planned to support the dynamics of a growing family transitioning from a compact apartment to a more expansive living environment. Spatial zoning prioritizes clear circulation, visual continuity and functional integration between social, leisure and private areas, strengthening the indoor–outdoor relationship. Generous open spaces allow flexible use, accommodating daily routines and larger gatherings, while ensuring supervision, comfort and long-term adaptability.
Image Credits: All Images: Photographer Eduardo Macarios, 2022.