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monolithic concrete volume houses sports hall in switzerland
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monolithic concrete volume houses sports hall in switzerland

By Zarkon Group,

COMAMALA ISMAIL takes over the design of Sports hall in Vernayaz

 

Vernayaz commune in Switzerland initiated the construction of a new sports hall dedicated to school sports activities through an open architectural competition. Awarded in spring 2015, the planning by Comamala Ismail commenced, incorporating additional spaces for FC Vernayaz. By August 2017, construction began, concluding in spring 2020. The architectural approach focused on placing the sports hall on the east side of the Swiss Federal Railway line within the sports area. The building’s design prioritized practicality and simplicity, developing non-standard solutions to address community needs while maintaining elementary yet diverse spatial qualities.

monolithic concrete volume houses sports hall in vernayaz of switzerland
all images courtesy of Comamala Ismail

 

 

stone and concrete interact with the neighboring mountains

 

The project by Comamala Ismail centered on two vital aspects: reinforcing the connection between public spaces on either side of the rail tracks and establishing a dialogue with the neighboring mountainous character. The sports hall, strategically positioned at the main entrance to Valais, serves as both the head of the sports complex and a connecting element to the village center, creating a new public space for sports activities.

 

Materials employed in the project engage with the distinctive mountain environment, establishing a dialogue with the stone and nature of the mountains. The monolithic concrete volume, featuring a single opening per facade, is complemented by warm wooden cladding on the interior, contributing to a balanced and comprehensive architectural perception that prioritizes light and acoustic comfort. Synthetic building materials were minimized in favor of emphasizing the inherent characteristics of raw materials.

monolithic concrete volume houses sports hall in vernayaz of switzerland
Comamala Ismail’s project emphasizes practicality while maintaining diverse spatial qualities

monolithic concrete volume houses sports hall in vernayaz of switzerland
initiated by Vernayaz commune, the sports hall project was designed through an architectural competition

monolithic concrete volume houses sports hall in vernayaz of switzerland
two key aspects include reinforcing connections across rail tracks and engaging with the mountainous environment

monolithic concrete volume houses sports hall in vernayaz of switzerland
the sports hall acts as a head of the sports complex and connects to the village center

monolithic concrete volume houses sports hall in vernayaz of switzerland
the monolithic concrete volume features a single opening per facade

monolithic concrete volume houses sports hall in vernayaz of switzerland
the design establishes a new public space for sports activities while engaging with the mountain environment

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residential unit in japan protrudes a cantilever concrete volume
CategoriesArchitecture

residential unit in japan protrudes a cantilever concrete volume

By Zarkon Group,

OHArchitecture reshapes apartment in Betsuincho

 

Kyoto-based OHArchitecture takes over the reconstruction of a two-leveled residential unit in Betsuincho, Japan. The concrete structure is cast with loose plates forming a rough texture that resembles abstract wrinkles. The first floor which serves as a rental module models a six-meter grid arrangement, while the second story protrudes a two-meter cantilever assembling separate residences. Each of the two floors is divided into maisonettes to enhance the strength of the space. The transformed collective housing makes use of the framework, forming several different living zones.

residential unit in japan protrudes a two-meter cantilever concrete volume
all images provided by OHArchitecture

 

 

interior applies nested iron black skin and wooden boxes

 

On the first floor, the space between the exterior eaves displays a full steel sash, while the ground floor area stands connected to the outdoor zone. On the second level, the slab is cut open and a steel staircase is installed to smoothly connect the upper and lower stories. The interior applies nested iron black skin and wooden box-like volumes. By compactly organizing the water and other areas, the design team at OHArchitecture achieves a high degree of free open space in the common center of the structure. Originally designed attached to a ground-floor shop, the construction transforms the house’s spaces and functions through a series of modifications that reserve the initial character.

residential unit in japan protrudes a two-meter cantilever concrete volume
the second story protrudes a two-meter cantilever

residential unit in japan protrudes a two-meter cantilever concrete volume
originally attached to a ground-floor shop, the construction transforms the house’s spaces and functions

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