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DESIGN DETAILS |
DESIGN NAME: Mmodule
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Post Disaster House
INSPIRATION: reply for natural disaster
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: self sufficient house with natural ventilation system
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: -
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Turin
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Architecture, Building and Structure Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: wooden structure, steel and glass for sliding panel system
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 64sq
TAGS: post disaster house, one-family house, wooden house,
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: altro_studio was set up in 1998 by a group of people willing to work in an inter-disciplinary environment (at first the group was composed by one architect, two artists – one of them belonging to the Stalker group –, one historian and urban planner and some collaborators). Taking its cue from the idea of inter-disciplinary activity, altro_studio has developed, from the very beginning, a research stemming from the specific field of housing, starting from nomadic housing (temporary house) and ending with the living unit. The activity mainly addresses the new ways of living the house: temporary, flexible, transformable, mobile ways of living the house. Understanding the new needs of the individual, both on a functional and on a structural level, is what propels altro_studio in its research about new technologies (mainly automation) and new materials with particular reference to the problems of environmental sustainability.
CHALLENGE: Being firmly convinced that architecture is a perfect synthesis of science and art, my inspirations are, on one hand, as I said before, the facts determining the reality around us (this finds expression in the use of new techniques and materials), and, on the other hand, the study of the various arts: music, philosophy, literature, but above all the figurative arts. Art has always been the utmost expression of political, cultural and social thought and is typically expressed and developed long before architecture. The knowledge of art as well as an artist’s mindset are essential components of the spirit of an architect. It is this “artist’s mindset” that distinguishes a real architect from a mere technician of architecture.
Our ambitions are to look constantly ahead, at the world around us and project it into the future. Our goal is to offer real answers to the kind of problems that increasingly affect the reality we live in. What we are talking about are events affecting the entire planet such immigration, mobility, complexity, etc., or natural phenomena such as desertification, hurricanes, floods, etc., or even computerization, an increasingly fast communication, etc. … Our purpose is to discern, based on social, anthropological, political experience, what will be the developments of future society without omitting near-future scenarios that might be not so optimistic. In that case, our message becomes a warning that cannot be ignored
ADDED DATE: 2014-02-21 09:07:13
TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Anna Rita Emili, Barbara Pellegrino
IMAGE CREDITS: altro_studio, 2013.
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CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS |
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NAME: altro_studio
PROFILE: altro_studio was set up in 1998 by a group of people willing to work in an inter-disciplinary environment (at first the group was composed by one architect, two artists – one of them belonging to the Stalker group –, one historian and urban planner and some collaborators). Taking its cue from the idea of inter-disciplinary activity, altro_studio has developed, from the very beginning, a research stemming from the specific field of housing, starting from nomadic housing (temporary house) and ending with the living unit. The activity mainly addresses the new ways of living the house: temporary, flexible, transformable, mobile ways of living the house. Understanding the new needs of the individual, both on a functional and on a structural level, is what propels altro_studio in its research about new technologies (mainly automation) and new materials with particular reference to the problems of environmental sustainability.
Our inspirations?
Being firmly convinced that architecture is a perfect synthesis of science and art, my inspirations are, on one hand, as I said before, the facts determining the reality around us (this finds expression in the use of new techniques and materials), and, on the other hand, the study of the various arts: music, philosophy, literature, but above all the figurative arts. Art has always been the utmost expression of political, cultural and social thought and is typically expressed and developed long before architecture. The knowledge of art as well as an artist’s mindset are essential components of the spirit of an architect. It is this “artist’s mindset” that distinguishes a real architect from a mere technician of architecture.
Our ambitions are to look constantly ahead, at the world around us and project it into the future. Our goal is to offer real answers to the kind of problems that increasingly affect the reality we live in. What we are talking about are events affecting the entire planet such immigration, mobility, complexity, etc., or natural phenomena such as desertification, hurricanes, floods, etc., or even computerization, an increasingly fast communication, etc. … Our purpose is to discern, based on social, anthropological, political experience, what will be the developments of future society without omitting near-future scenarios that might be not so optimistic. In that case, our message becomes a warning that cannot be ignored
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COMMENTS |
Giulia Esposito |
Comment #1261 on December 24, 2022, 6:22 pm |
I am delighted to see a work as impactful as "Mmodule" being recognized in such a prestigious award. The concept of a post disaster house is brilliantly innovative and the execution of the design displays a high-level of technical skill. The attention to detail and creativity demonstrated in this project is truly impressive. I commend the designer's effort in developing such a concept and cannot wait to see what they come up with next! Congratulations to altro_studio on their success with "Mmodule"!
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Elisabeth Clark |
Comment #22308 on January 3, 2023, 7:00 am |
I am absolutely in awe of altro_studio's award-winning work, Mmodule. This Post Disaster House is a true testament to their innovative minds and their dedication to interdisciplinary research. It is clear that they have put a great deal of effort into understanding the needs of individuals in terms of functionality and structure, and have come up with some amazing solutions. The natural ventilation system is a great example of their commitment to sustainability. Altro_studio has created a masterpiece of design that not only looks great but also addresses the pressing need to create a self-sufficient living unit. I am truly inspired by the work of altro_studio and congratulate them on their well-deserved award.
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