Collective Urban Vila

The existing structure upon which the intervention was carried out consisted of a three-story building. Through the intervention, the design envisaged the transformation of this structure into a villa with three, four, and five stories, each with distinctive variations in volume from floor to floor. The building comprises service units, serving as office functions, located on the ground floor, and residential units from the first floor upward. The approach to the intervention, despite its increase in volume, was non-invasive to the surrounding area. The design was conceived in such a way that the building complements its surroundings, harmoniously interacting with them while preserving its own identity and emphasizing its strengths as key focal points of the intervention. The use of brick, which envelops the entire building on its main facades, serves to unify the existing structure with the new addition. The brick element, whether exposed, painted, or recessed, was employed as a strong identifying feature of the building, turning it into a focal point within the neighborhood in which it is situated. This element was not only incorporated but also personalized in terms of composition, treatment, and function, both on the exterior and interior, imbuing the building with a nearly symbolic allure. The simple composition of brick, glass, and black metal frames used on the facade creates a visual purity that characterizes the building, despite the variations in its volumetric form.