Residence in Limassol VI Ile Gbigbe Aladani by Vassiliades Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ìkọ́lé, Ilé àti Ètò Competition Category.
IrinÌkọ́lé· 2024
Residence in Limassol VI Ile Gbigbe Aladani
Client: Vassiliades Architects
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award Winner in Ìkọ́lé Category
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The Design
About Residence in Limassol VI Ile Gbigbe Aladani
Ile ti a mọ si Residence ni Limassol VI jẹ́ ile aladani tí a ṣe apẹrẹ gẹ́gẹ́ bí ile tí kò fẹ́rẹ̀ẹ́ lo agbára rárá. Ile náà ṣí sí apá gúúsù àti sí ojú-ìwòye, ó sì ń lo àwọn ipò àyíká agbègbè láti dé ipò ìtura tí ó wà ní ìbámu pẹ̀lú ìgbóná. Àpẹrẹ funfun tí ó dà bí lẹ́tà Z pèsè ààbò lọ́wọ́ oòrùn, ó sì so ibi ìdúró ọkọ̀ tí a bò mọ́ ojú ilé pàtàkì náà pọ̀. Àwọn fèrèsé ńláńlá mú ìmọ́lẹ̀ ojú-ọjọ́ wọ inú ilé, wọ́n sì so inú ilé pọ̀ mọ́ àyíká rẹ̀. Ìlànà ìṣètò ilé náà ya àwọn agbègbè tí gbogbo ènìyàn ń pín sí mímọ́ kúrò lọ́dọ̀ àwọn agbègbè aládàáni, ó sì ń dáàbò bo àṣírí lọ́wọ́ ojú títí. Kọ́nkíríìtì tí a fi irin fún alágbára ni ó ṣe ìlàjì ilé náà, gbogbo ilé náà sì ni a ṣe ìdábòbò ìgbóná fún.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award
Residence in Limassol VI Ile Gbigbe Aladani jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó dára tí wọ́n pàdé àwọn ohun tí iṣẹ́ àti ilé-iṣẹ́ nílò tí a retí láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ẹ̀dá tí a ṣàwòṣe dáradára. Àwọn olùborí Irin ń fi ìjáfáfá ńlá, ìmọ̀ pàtó gíga, òye ògbóǹtarìgì àti agbára ìṣẹ̀dá àwọn olùṣẹ̀dá wọn hàn. A retí pé Residence in Limassol VI Ile Gbigbe Aladani yóò jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó wúlò tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ ilé-iṣẹ́ jọ, ó sì ní àwọn ànímọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó péye tí a so mọ́ ìmọ̀ ṣíṣe àti ẹ̀bùn. A bọ̀wọ̀ fún Residence in Limassol VI Ile Gbigbe Aladani nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The aim of this project in Limassol was the creation of an nZEB, bioclimatic house, which is open to the south and to the view, whilst it takes advantage of the environmental conditions in order to achieve thermal comfort. The need for sun protection was resolved by the creation of a white "Z" shaped form, which integrates the covered parking spot with the main building volume.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The building has a gross built area of 204 m2, and its anti-seismic capacity has been ensured by the use of the corresponding Eurocodes.
- Tags
- nZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building), Bioclimatic design, Energy efficiency, Passive solar design, User comfort
- Production Technology
- Reinforced concrete was used for the structural system of the building, when the whole building was thermally insulated.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part of this design endeavor was achieving the optimal balance between energy efficiency and occupant comfort. It required careful consideration of various factors, such as solar exposure, natural ventilation, insulation, and material choices. Balancing these elements while meeting the functional and aesthetic requirements of the building was a complex challenge. Additionally, integrating bioclimatic principles into the design required a deep understanding of environmental conditions and their impact on the building's performance. Overall, striking the right balance between sustainability and user satisfaction was the most demanding aspect of this design endeavor.
- Research
- The research methodology for designing this nZEB bioclimatic house involved a literature review, site analysis, simulations, design iterations, prototype testing, data analysis, and iterative refinement. By integrating theoretical research, data analysis, and practical experimentation, designers can optimize energy efficiency and occupant comfort, leading to a sustainable and high-performance building.
- Inspiration
- The need to investigate urban forms, for the creation of an nZEB building, in the noisy city, but in a calm, modernistic and simplistic way.
- Project Duration
- The project design started in 2019, and the construction was completed in 2022.
- Operation Flow
- This project aimed to create an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient house in Limassol. The design takes advantage of the natural conditions to provide a comfortable living space while saving energy. The building has a unique "Z" shape, with a white exterior that serves as a sun protection system. Large windows allow natural light and connect the interior with the outdoor surroundings. The layout of the house separates communal and private spaces and ensures privacy from the main street. The design follows a modern minimalist style, using exposed concrete, wooden surfaces, and a neutral color palette. Bioclimatic strategies like natural ventilation and thermal insulation were employed, along with high-performance HVAC systems and solar panels, resulting in a zero-energy balance building.
- Team Members
- Architects: Vassiliades Architects (George Vassiliades, Stalli Talea, Constantinos Vassiliades)
Structural Engineer: Kolonias Civil LLC
Electrical Engineer: P&E Consulting Engineers LTD
Mechanical Engineer: Elmec Consulting Engineers
Construction: George Trattos - Image Credits
- Images 1-5: Photographer Giorgos Charalambous
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