"Geometric Cloud" Studio Nuctale

Las limitaciones solo existen en nuestra mente, el espacio solo nos marca una pauta para comenzar.

Planta Arquitectónica

En tan solo 34m² este estudio es resuelto de una manera integral y estético que cubren las necesidades de un estudio como vivienda. Localizado en Buttes-aux-Cailles en Paris este proyecto fue elaborado por el diseñador Paul Coudamy y su equipo de trabajo.

Vista Interior/Cocina

 2 Vista Interior/Cocina

Donde el principal problema es el espacio y la poca iluminación natural. El proyecto se desarrolla a partir de un modulo completo de madera ensamblada en un lado del espacio, cuenta con los principales servicios, cocina, cuarto, baño y una pequeña estancia; con un espacio tan pequeño por resolver y tratando de perder la sensación de pequeño, se diseñan elementos que te hagan sentir en un espacio confortable, amplio, es así como el elemento principal de este espacio es una formidable lámpara llamada “geometric cloud”  que cruza la cocina y la estancia. Formado por mas de 70 paneles de acrílico, esta pieza agrega un toque especial y único al proyecto, trayendo al interior del proyecto características naturales como un sol o simplemente las nubes; teniendo la posibilidad de ajustarse a las comodidades del usuario.

Vista Interior/Estancia

2 Vista Interior/Estancia

Vista de Geometric Cloud

No es necesario usar siempre lo minimalista para darle amplitud a tu espacio, la madera también nos da la sensación de elegancia sin perder el toque moderno, con tan solo un muro bajo a base de madera podemos darle la privacidad a nuestro cuarto y tendremos al mismo tiempo una sensación de calidez.

Vista de Geometric Cloud

Vista de Geometric Cloud

En White Hat Architecture pensamos en lo importante que es prestar atención al detalle, lo cual nos ayuda a desarrollar un mejor proyecto; logrando cambiar la sensación de un pequeño espacio a todo un lugar acogedor sin que se sature. Al final lograras tener una sensación distinta a la que manda en las dimensiones de tu espacio.

Vista Interior/Recamara 

Fuente de las imágenes fotógrafo Benjamin Boccas

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Gardens by the Bay Master Plan (Second Part)

The Fall view

The work was not just done on the facade of the greenhouses, inside the Cloud Forest one can find big green developments one of this is Waterfall, in which the main concept is Mountain Kinabalu and on the way one can have a pleasant experience, at the beginning one can learn about environmental problems, habitat loss and statistics about the Earth inside The Earth Check; continuing with the Mountain experience one can enjoy the different views along a small bridge that sorrounds it known as the TreeTop Walk; some stalactites and stalagmites are developed in the interior to have a more complete experience at Crystal Mountain, almost at the end of our journey one can find plants that only exist in The Cavern; Cloud Walk is the closest place where one can find plants that only grow on the mountain sides and will find insects and plants that live 2000 m above the sea level at The Lost World, besides being the highest point inside the CLoud forest one can enjoy the most beautiful views of the greenhouse.

 And by the end of the journey one can find The Secret Garden below the ground level, where there is a large diversity of plants coming from the most alternative places imaginable, from Chile to Australia.

The Cloud Forest´s Sketch

Photograph by eyesthruthelens on flickr

The development of The Supertree Grove shows us how complex it can be to try to imitate nature, following the basic elements that a natural tree posesses, The Supertree Grove is made of three parts: The concrete core reinforcement that upholds the vertical structure, The Truck that is the steel frame connected to the concrete core Reinforcement to support the tree´s skin, the planting panels that will be responsible for the growth of living skin and the canopy that is responsible for the branched shape, it is assembled to the rest of the Supertree Grove. With a total of 18 elements, these  can measure between 25 and 50 mts in height, this represents between 9 and 16 floors of a building, this measurements provide scale and dimension according to the gardens sorrounding them and keep the balance with the highest buildings inside Marina Bay; 11 of these manage to integrate sustainable elements like photovoltaic cells to collect sun light.

The Supertree Grove

Photograph by Jian Wei Poon

The Supertree Grove 

The Dragonfly and Kingfisher lake are the main key for the biodiversity balance that exists around it , as it was designed to integrate functions for a live ecosystem, conducting water filtration functions from the gardens as well as creating aquatic ecosystems that assist in filtering the water in the lakes which is later used in the Marina reservoir. Throughout its 440 mts of boardwalk by the lake one can discover the largest landscapes that arise along the horizon.

The Dragonfly and Kingfisher Lake

Photograph by monikafebliani on blogger

Gardens by The Bay is definitely an architectural example of an ecosystem and the fragility that exists when the human being tries to transform it, raising awareness of the value of the plants for the proper functioning of the ecosystem and manifesting the vital importance of water  as well as the quality of the later. Not only does Singapur invest in their environmental culture but also invests in the environmental education with which they guarantee a cleaner  and more responsible future.

White Hat Architecture suggests reading Gardens by the Bay Master Plan (First Part) to learn more about  the rest of the project.

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10 of the Most Common Interior Design Mistakes (Second Part)

Continuing with the 10 Common Interior Design Mistakes, White Hat Architecture suggests that when hiring a professional in the field questions should be asked, it is normal to be unclear about a sketch or floor plan, but everything takes time, do not feel pressured and resolve your doubts before making a decision. This is the second part of the 10 Common Interior Design Mistakes post:

•               Not having a focal point.- If attention is desired on a specific item or area, a focal point can be useful. It is important to determine what will be shown to other people, it could be an artistic picture, a fireplace or a panoramic view. White Hat Architecture suggests to have more than one focal point but to maintain a  balance.

Artistic Picture as a Focal Point 

Fireplace as a Focal Point

•        Not allowing enough time for the design process.-Everything requieres time and planning, White Hat Architecture suggests not attempt to improvise and skip processes because this can be more costly and time consuming.

•       Getting furniture without first checking room dimensions.- It is relevant to know the dimensions of the space where the furniture will be located to avoid that the room looks out of scale. 

•                   Colour co-ordination- The best way to keep the balance in a room is by using patterns, which provide a theme for the project. It is better to choose three colours in a room; a dominant colour used for the walls, a second colour used for furniture and accessories, and a third colour  to enhance a particular object.

Green Colour Co-ordination

•                      Failure to connect indoors with outdoors.- Having a design plan can help achieve a connection between an indoors and outdoors project; for small homes, the patio is the best place to enjoy the summer days, and by providing an outdoor view it will mesh perfectly with the interior space.

Connect Indoors with Outdoors

If you want to read the first part click here.

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10 of the Most Common Interior Design Mistakes (First Part)

Described as part of an effective setting for a range of human activities, interior design is taking a fundamental part in people´s everyday lives; but when one does not have much experience in the field, common mistakes  can be made. It is for this reason that here, we enumerate the most common mistakes so that your design can look as if it was made by a professional.

•       Select furniture before chosing your paint colours- It is likely that a lack of satisfaction with the colour of the walls will tend to incline the inhabitant to wish to change the furniture, but this can be more costly and time consuming. Therefore, White Hat Architecture recommends making a plan to choose the colour of the furniture prior to selecting the paint colour for the walls, this way, it will be easier to get the combination desired.

Choose the colour of the furniture first as walls can be changed

•        Do not over-furnish a room- It is easy to go from a well furnished and spaciously designed room to a collection of furniture and unnecessary items. Within interior design, less is more; choosing furniture according to needs can be an excelent rule, although the rest might seem indispensable, it is important to remember that more furniture will cause a room to look smaller.

Over-furnished room

•                       Do not be a victim of poor lighting- Lighting is the most important element of interior design, allowing a space to have more natural will increase its liveliness; White Hat Architecture recommends that you choose the proper lighting for each room according to the activities that take place there.

Good Lighting 

•                   Do not hide your windows.- Hanging curtain rods is very important because this will determine how the space will look. If the rods are hung close to the ceiling, it will give the space height and more natural light.

•             Do not move your furniture against the walls.- This is a common mistake, the best way is by keeping some distance between the furniture and the walls, to obtain a more cosy space where closer interaction with other people can occur.

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