The Fifth Element
Residence for Materia 174
The house consists of five parallel rectangles. Garage and Spa blocks are displaced to the living volume. They protect it from prying eyes and form a compact field for the entrance and recreation areas, resp. Spa hangs on the console above the ground and is opened to nature by its glazing. The facades facing the forest feature full-size windows that fill the living spaces with light and air. Water installation of the terrace creates a microclimate in the summer heat. The two-storied tower of living room forms vertical axis, which subordinates all the elements of the building and landscape.
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Unique Properties
The house consists of five parallel volumes, each with a ledge level and height, but identical in design. It is turned away from prying eyes by deaf stone facades and opened completely with glass walls into the forest, filling it with air and light. The living spaces have free access to the lawn, pool and terrace with a water installation. There are no unnecessary rooms so person can live the entire space everyday. Earth, water, fire, air and the quintessence of all elements - the atmosphere.
Tags
Modern design, Ukrainian architecture, Materia174, Kyiv architects, architecture design, architecture inspiration, contemporary architecture, contemporary homes
Production Technology
Climate area minus 25 to plus 45 degrees Celsius. To maximize the comfort and minimize the use of resources, conservation technologies are applied to all enclosing structures. Even glasses and blinds examed by not only heat loss, but also the solar factor. Systems with cooling and radiating surfaces are used as the main source of climate warm cold floors, walls, ceiling, which significantly improve the quality of life and protect the environment. Pool water, for example, is fully heated by recovered energy from the dehumidifier and the server room.
Design Challenge
Sensory perception of space - through light, color, tactility, sensations, experiences - that's what matters.
Project Duration
Ukraine, Design Commencement March 2018 - Construction Completion May 2020
Operation Flow
Talking about home, the convertible qualities are space, natural light, as well as personalization, an individual approach.
Research
Technologies and experience of their use are an integral part of any modern space. The sensation they create in a person while he interacts with them or they affect him is the fifth dimension today.
Inspiration
House for permanent residence of an adult married couple. Located on the edge of an urban village, the plot looks into the forest on two sides. The owner is a media person one of the requirements is to ensure maximum privacy. Main tasks were to leave connection with nature, to fit a Spa with 20 m indoor pool and a garage for 4 cars and keep the building looking compact. In the main block there are living, dining, kitchen zones, 2 master zones with a short connection between all the zones.
Image Credits
All Images Photographer Sergey Savchenko, 2020
Project Overview
The Fifth Element Residence has been a Silver winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Materia 174 Architecture Office was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work The Fifth Element Residence.
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The Fifth Element: A Modern Residence by Materia 174 Architecture Office
Materia 174 Architecture Office unveils "The Fifth Element," a modern residence designed for a married couple seeking privacy and connection with nature, featuring a spa, indoor pool, and innovative conservation technologies. The project, located on the edge of an urban village in Ukraine, was completed in May 2020.
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