Best In Black Multi Unit Housing

Best in Black Multi Unit Housing is an innovative residential architectural project located in Puebla, Mexico, that masterfully integrates industrial design elements with traditional Mexican architecture. This 19-floor residential complex, designed by Fernando Valdez, represents a groundbreaking approach to multi-unit housing through its distinctive facade inspired by the classic Tetris game, featuring a random placement of geometric shapes that form walls and windows. The project, completed in 2019, showcases a sophisticated interplay of materials including wood, concrete, and marble, creating warm and inviting living spaces while maintaining a striking black and white color palette that extends from the exterior to the interior design. The complex encompasses nine different apartment configurations, each thoughtfully designed to optimize natural light and spatial comfort while maintaining structural integrity. The building's design philosophy emphasizes the balance between transparency and opacity, incorporating strategic window placements that frame views of the surrounding volcanic landscape while ensuring privacy. This architectural achievement, which earned the Golden A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category, demonstrates exceptional innovation in residential architecture through its unique approach to facade treatment, material selection, and spatial organization. The project's success lies in its ability to create distinct living environments that feel both personal and connected to the urban fabric, while its structural composition challenges conventional residential architecture paradigms through the creative interpretation of geometric forms and the sophisticated integration of public and private spaces.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: architecture design, residential complex, geometric facade, modern housing, sustainable architecture, urban development

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https://competition.adesignaward.com/98392

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