Portuguese design studio Bak Gordon Arquitectos unveils a look at two concrete buildings that are separated by a courtyard resting on a narrow plot in Lisbon. The facade along the upper part of the building is adorned with handmade green tiles that are meant to match the doors and window shutters of its surroundings. The ground floor highlights a wooden garage door with gridded details. The narrow plot measures 7 by 26 meters with a small functional patio.
Bak Gordon Arquitectos explains that "In a kind of promenade, the house reveals itself in multiple directions, whether horizontally between the more private bedroom and office spaces or vertically through the social spaces, until reaching the roof and enjoying the magnificent panoramic views over the Tagus River. The combination of exposed concrete in the facades and ceilings, as well as the green handmade tiles, the anodized aluminium frames or the thermo modified wood in the main facade, give the building an important personality and contribute to the atmosphere of the place."
Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes
Bak Gordon Arquitectos Integrates a Home with Surrounding Buildings
Trend Themes
1. Handmade Green Tiles - The use of handmade green tiles in architecture is a unique trend that adds character and blends seamlessly with the surrounding environment.
2. Multiple Direction Design - Designing buildings to reveal themselves in multiple directions, both horizontally and vertically, creates an immersive and dynamic living experience.
3. Mix of Materials - Combining materials like exposed concrete, anodized aluminium frames, and thermo modified wood results in a visually appealing and distinctive architectural style.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can leverage the trend of using handmade green tiles to create visually striking and environmentally harmonious structures.
2. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers can explore the trend of multiple direction design to create unique and captivating living spaces that stand out in the market.
3. Construction Materials - Companies in the construction materials industry can capitalize on the trend of mixing various materials to offer innovative solutions for aesthetically pleasing and durable structures.