Prologis 2030 Design Open Idea Competition – Dusseldorf / Germany
OFFICETWENTYFIVEARCHITECTS (O25) has won the second prize in the Prologis’ 2030 Design competition, which challenged participating firms from seven European countries to redefine what logistics buildings may look like in the future.
O25′s proposal utilizes a site similar to characteristic distribution sites, under the assumption that future demands will be closely aligned with current one. Due to its semi-rural locality, the goal of the design was to create a functional and efficient distribution system that would not compete with, but rather complement, its surroundings, so unsightly features (storage areas) are located underground.
The design of the facility itself is intended to support not only the current needs of Prologis, but also its future evolution. Considering the increasing emphasis on eco-friendly practices, the design seeks to decrease carbon emissions in each aspect of its supply chain. A minimal intrusion of built features (the office building) on the site represents the company, while its technical facilities enable adaptation as Prologis advances and changes. To allow the facility to be easily constructed in various locations, the facility uses inexpensive and adaptable construction systems that do not require skilled laborers for assembly. The subterranean storage spaces and loading bays consist of basic concrete construction in a grid layout, while the offices have a steel structure with aluminum alloy walls and shading louvers, as well as U-glass facades.
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Prologis |
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10000m² |
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Düsseldorf, Germany |
This project refers to the design of a ground floor private residence with surrounding fencing, in the farm area of Epanomi (municipality of Thermaikos) which has a total area of 11557.50 sq.m. The ground floor house has been designed and developed based on the topographical details of the area . The building has visual engravings on the southwest, its entrance is located on the northeast and evolves around a outdoor living room. More specifically, the exterior seating area consists of a semi-outdoor area with a pergola, which includes the entrance to the house.
The main living spaces are located in the northwest part of the property. There is the kitchen with the dining room and the living room, as well as two bedrooms and a laundry space. To the southeast there are three guest bedrooms, one with a private bathroom and two with a shared one.
The external staircase located on the main patio leads to an outdoor seating area, which is designed on the roof, with a pergola. On the exterior space of the building one more pergola creates a shading system that serves the outdoor parking space. The outdoor space also hosts a hot tub, in connection to the master bedroom.
The central and connecting element of the composition is the atrium, from which there is access to the all the interior spaces. The design offers privacy where it is needed with large openings to the surrounding view.
