We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer about their original and creative design work. is an award-winning creative designer, that makes our world a better place with their original works.
("") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work . Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
: To create a mixed use project exploring the relation between high-rise structures and pedestrians/ city and landscape.
: Getting to know the main and specific aspect of a high-rise building. How it works and make it work out the landscape of Rio de Janeiro, wich it is always the main feature. In this case, the architecture turns into the main feature instead.
: The decision came from a will of wanting to work with high-rises and this particular site of the city.
: All the differents solutions and details for every part of the project. The mixed use is a challenge and without it the city won't work anymore. Working with high density projects is the present and the future . The fact that it is located in Rio de Janeiro, just makes it more difficult.
: Yes. The architect Luiz Mario Xavier.
: The avenue in wich the site is located and also the hole neighborhood will be occupied with high-rises up to 150 meters with an exagerated density. The project shows that it is possible to solve the demands with less built areas and preserve an architecture with concepts and principles.
: It came up by exploring the main idea of the project. Working with high-rise structures in Rio de Janeiro.
: Autocad , Rhinoceros and Adobe Photoshop.
: Firs of all, the size and the different uses combining in one great structure. Also the specific details for the façade , the skylight. Every detail was specifically design for this project.
: I couldn't exactly put into words everything that I've learned and how I've improved as an architect. There are so many aspects that goes from learning a new presentation technique to a major structure project like a high-rise building.
