Nelson Perkins Smart Townhouse by Hooman H. Shirazi |
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| DESIGN NAME: Nelson Perkins PRIMARY FUNCTION: Smart Townhouse INSPIRATION: Simple cubes & color contrast were the main inspiration as well as one design to merge 2 units to one contemporary architectural mass that visually makes it unique & uniform building with harmony & rhythm. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Conceptual idea was to explore the architectural relation between positive & negative spaces as well as simplicity. The Pure & simple cubes built the main architectural of this unique structure & completed with smart technology features. The large rhythmic windows absorb more natural light for interior, making home bright and airy. The rhythmic horizontal brushed finish aluminum metal on a dark gray color of stucco on each face gives more texture & making the building more monotone. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The open floor plan & ceiling height of 3 to 4 meters at the 2nd floor gives the space more bright with natural light & feeling more spacious. Two outdoor living space at the 1st floor and 2nd floor give each unit an opportunity to hangout. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Design & research started in April 2018, construction started in Aug. 2018 and finished in May 2019. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Architecture, Building and Structure Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: This building designed & built with wood structure. Two different finishes stucco, color contrast & aluminum metal on dark color exterior stucco distinct the building from the ground. Flat roof, covered by cool roof torch down that makes the building temperature moderate in summer. Smart features would control the building temperature, water temperature, security cameras, audio and lighting system remotely from anywhere. The building calculated by Title 24 energy code for CA to optimize the energy. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Land size: 30.4 meters x 15.2 meters, Living space of 366 square meters built on a 465 square meters land. Each unit designed for 3 bedrooms, 3 bath and 1 office space with a private access from each side yards, allowing to ruminate about the owner’s project comfortably. Maximum building height 9.1 meters, each side setback 1.5 meters, average rear setback 4.5 meters & average front setback of 5.4 meters. TAGS: Townhomes, Condominium, Contemporary Architecture, Residential, Cube, Texture, Unique RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Light and shadow, orientation to the sun and determined the best views with natural light. These determine the orientation of the rooms, their form, size and the arrangement of windows as well as interior walls. CHALLENGE: The most challenging part of the design was dedicating about 0.6 x 30.5 meters length of the land to the city for the handicap use as well as 2.7 x 2.7 meters the corner of the property for the handicap ramp. Also the height limitation of 9.1 meters allow me to design only 2 story building, so with all those deductions and set-backs an limitation created a challenge to design the maximum area & land use. The other challenge was the exterior design that needed to pass the neighborhood design review as far as compatibility with the existing and new neighborhood. ADDED DATE: 2019-06-27 00:19:11 TEAM MEMBERS (5) : Architectural Designer: Hooman H. Shirazi, Structural Designer: Lionel Garcia, Landscape Designer & 3D Model: Hooman H. Shirazi, Acoustical Consultant: B.A.D and Builder: HMan Design & Construction Studio IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Ian Denker Image #2: Ian Denker Image #3: Ian Denker Image #4: Ian Denker Image #5: Ian Denker Video Credit: Hooman H. Shirazi Video Music Credit: Bensound PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Video Music Credit: Bensound |
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NAME: HMan Design & Construction, Inc. PROFILE: HMan Design & Construction Studio is a US design build firm, established in Los Angels, CA in 2008 by Hooman H. Shirazi. HMan D+C studio is a full service design, project management and general contracting. They specialize in high-end residential, commercial and offices design, construction, renovation and utilize the finest subcontractors, modern technologies and quality materials to complete projects to exacting standards. From small renovations to complete custom design HMan D+C studio delivers the best designers and unparalleled craftsmanship, professionalism and value. They are experts in wood or steel design and constructions. |
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Nelson Perkins Smart Townhouse by Hooman H. Shirazi is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2019 - 2020.· Read the interview with designer Hooman H. Shirazi for design Nelson Perkins here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Hooman H. Shirazi. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Hooman H. Shirazi. |
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