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Oporto Apartments - design by dEMM arquitectura

22 Sep 2011 Living Foz apartments - New Photos Photographs: Fernando Guerra of FG + SG - Fotografia de Arquitectura Young Architect award at the 2011 LEAF Awards was won by Living Foz, Porto, Portugal by dEMM arquitectura - PAULO FERNANDES SILVA Delightful building, such a simple concept expressed through a bold sculptural treatment of the facade. 11 May 2011 Living Foz apartments - New Photos 28 Jan 2011 Living Foz apartments Architects : dEMM arquitectura Located nearby Oporto's seaside area, Living Foz is composed by 40 apartments distributed over 7 floors. Unleashing 30 percent of the plot area for a collective use garden, a relief to the neighboring construction is obtained. Previously: 15 Jun 2010 Living Foz apartment building, Porto Design : dEMM arquitectura images from the architect The balcony angle articulation creates spaces enriched by contrasts of light and shade, exposure and protection, emphasized by the contrast between the white cast-in-place concrete and the dark Glass Reinforced Concrete. The geometric and material principle of the facades continues trough the external areas, creating landscaped spaces for playing, strolling and relaxing. images from architect The controlled sun exposure, the thermal inertia of the facade, the use of alternative energy and electrically efficient appliances, are features that integrate the building in a quality standard of respect for the Individual and their Habitat. Living Foz apartments Oporto images / information from dEMM arquitectura Living Foz is shortlisted for the LEAF Awards 2011 LEAF Awards : Shortlisted Buildings + Architects

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