The apertures are perforating the faces in relation to their surface logic. We pulled individual creases apart to create aperture and suggest entries on the façade of the villas as well as terraces to provide accessible exits. The more extreme the pleating of different surfaces the more pronounced structure, and the more variety along self replication.
When creating the primitives we employed techniques such as twisting, bending and creasing as a base for our form, surface logic and structure. The bending technique transformed the primitives by creating a relationship between each volume, that allowed the forms to follow specific functions with programmatic response. The exterior expression is based on the idea of canopy-like structures with subtle biological mutations and local symmetry. For zoning connections each villa has a height in relation to the existing residence, with setbacks on the lane (south façade) providing parking. Our main volume, The ‘ Twisting Lady’ addresses the corner by creating a sensual invite that accommodates the main entry, the lobby, restaurant penthouse and inviting vehicular traffic for drop off and valet parking.
The canopied structures serve as interior circulation to the public and private areas, As well as running the mechanical system through each structural channel and giving us the opportunity to create skylights that pronounce the beauty of the architecture.
