SHORTLISTED PROJECT
TEAM REPRESENTATIVE:
Ramon Bernaba Simo (ES) - architect
CONTRIBUTORS:
Bañuls Jesus (ES) - architect
Gringhuis Robin (NL) - architect
BASED IN:
Barcelona - Spain
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LINK
TEAM STATEMENT
“LINK is a project that mixes the typological, programmatic, social and aesthetic qualities of East and West Graz, a linking point in the map where both city sides merge into a dense urban node. The urban mass is strategically oriented following the west to east direction in a series of 7 lineal interconnected buildings to enhance the spatial connection, views and flow between both sides of the rail tracks.
The urban ground floor is designed as a 24h active shared space, where urban mobility, natural features, retail spaces, sports activities and playgrounds, cultural events, are happening simultaneously. The residential and offices masses on top are strategically organised in a zig zag movement to maximise the distance between them, increasing direct sun light and views.
The distribution of program is mixed along the 7 buildings, vertically stratified from public to private functions. Public space has been extended through the cores until the terraces and roof top, where a series of leisure programs are available to residents and visitors reinforcing the sense of community. Our proposal offers a very diverse housing and office typologies to promote social diversity among the neighbourhood. LINK is a design tool that starts a flexible project process adaptable to changes in the future.”
The urban ground floor is designed as a 24h active shared space, where urban mobility, natural features, retail spaces, sports activities and playgrounds, cultural events, are happening simultaneously. The residential and offices masses on top are strategically organised in a zig zag movement to maximise the distance between them, increasing direct sun light and views.
The distribution of program is mixed along the 7 buildings, vertically stratified from public to private functions. Public space has been extended through the cores until the terraces and roof top, where a series of leisure programs are available to residents and visitors reinforcing the sense of community. Our proposal offers a very diverse housing and office typologies to promote social diversity among the neighbourhood. LINK is a design tool that starts a flexible project process adaptable to changes in the future.”