Intro to Architectural Design of Residential Spaces
Investigation of Analogous Cases and Choice of Materiality
A course by Cristina Grappin , Architect
About the video: Investigation of Analogous Cases and Choice of Materiality
Overview
“Another very important element that you should investigate before starting to design are the analogous cases, since they will help you draw your own design conclusions for your projects. In this lesson, I will also show you possible materials for the construction of the house. By understanding the possibilities of each material, you will be able to imagine space and begin to understand its mass.”
In this video lesson Cristina Grappin addresses the topic: Investigation of Analogous Cases and Choice of Materiality, which is part of the Domestika online course: Intro to Architectural Design of Residential Spaces. Learn to design houses step by step and create a functional and aesthetic concept proposal.
Partial transcription of the video
“It's important to research some analogous cases that can serve as references for your project. There are numerous impressive residential designs by both contemporary and modern architects which can provide you with valuable inspirations and design principles to tailor for your specific location. For example. peter Sumter or Some projects. such as Casa en Estrella designed by Aires Mateus. depend on the kind of architecture that resonates with you personally. By examining these houses in detail. you can grasp the thought processes behind their unique features and possibly apply similar solut...”
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Course summary for: Intro to Architectural Design of Residential Spaces
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Cristina Grappin
A course by Cristina Grappin
Architect and interior designer Cristina Grappin founded her own studio in 2021, focused on developing projects that demonstrate a deep understanding of their social and natural contexts. She believes that architecture and design can function as tools to understand, navigate, and transform our environment.
In 2022, she received the Designer of the Year award from Elle Decoration México magazine and her projects have appeared in various publications, including Wallpaper*, Metropolis, Architectural Digest, The LA Times, and Elle Decor. Her work was also acknowledged as part of the Record Houses selection in Architectural Record magazine in 2020, the Top 50 Interior Architects in The Architect's Newspaper, and the Los Angeles Architectural Association's Best Restaurant Design.
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