ADRIATIC
Competition Entry for "Start Something Powerful Competition,” by Bentley and Dezeen, 2024
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The ADRIATIC residential building embodies unparalleled innovation of aesthetic elegance and strong formal entity. The challenge is to harmonize its presence with its surroundings while upholding its unique character.
Encouraging vertical housing that optimizes limited plot space is imperative in urban settings. Each floor is a separate unit and functions as an open platform, accommodating diverse lifestyles and effectively embodying a unique living space where transportation becomes an integral part of the home inventory.
The Aerodynamic Curve
The building's design is inspired by an aerodynamic curve, prioritizing fluidity and elegance, guiding the eye through continuous change, and creating a dynamic, inviting experience. The curved form promotes the idea of continuous development, independent of any context, yet responsive to its variable surroundings.
The Interrelationship of Core Cavity and Dynamic Exterior
The foundational element of the architectural design is a central void, meticulously defined by a circular arrangement of horizontal circulation paths and individual housing units. This core cavity serves as the organizational heart of the structure, around which all other elements are oriented. Abutting the exterior of this ring is a dynamic and rotating form, creating a striking contrast with the contained inner core and suggesting a sense of movement and evolution within the overall static framework. This interplay between the fixed internal structure and the fluid external shell contributes to a unique and compelling architectural statement.
The configuration of the building and its sides correspond distinctively with the surrounding environment, illuminating a dynamic experience throughout 24 hours.
The building structure follows a self-supporting curved form that morphs with the exterior facade, consisting of crystal-shaped windows and wide outdoor space. The crystal shape of the exterior reflects the continuous change of the environment, creating a chameleon effect with the surroundings.
The competition project entry has been chosen for exhibition at the
BIMAS 2025
22nd Biennial of Macedonian Contemporary Architecture - BIMAS 2025.
ADRIATIC Project Re-envisioned for Digital Fabrication
The project underwent a significant transformation in preparation for the Biennale, evolving beyond its initial scope. This re-envisioning involved a comprehensive redesign and a crucial "re-forking" of its conceptual and technical framework.
The primary objective of this re-forking was to adapt the project specifically for digital fabrication, integrating cutting-edge manufacturing processes and methodologies.
This strategic shift allowed for the exploration of new materialities, construction techniques, and aesthetic possibilities, ultimately pushing the boundaries of the original ADRIATIC vision. The project's development for the Biennale thus became a testament to its adaptability and its capacity to engage with contemporary design and production paradigms.
Bridging Bentley Design with ADRIATIC's Vision
This strategic shift advanced the vision through the exploration of new approaches in materiality, advanced digital fabrication to highlight the conceptual design, and expanded aesthetics. The re-design process demonstrated the integration of digital platforms with project demands, highlighting the project's adaptability and engagement with contemporary design and production.
DIGITAL FABRICATION
3D PRINTING PROCESS
BIMAS 2025
OPENING EVENT
