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Rafael Viñoly Architects unveils Viñoly’s last project before his passing, an oceanfront building in Uruguay

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A short drive from Montevideo, Uruguay, is Médano El Pinar—a forthcoming multi-family, luxury, residential complex by Rafael Viñoly Architects wholly embedded with its coastal surroundings.

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Ziel Montevideo homes, Uruguay building

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Comprising a loosely-stacked series of individual homes, the design is open and porous, allowing light and air to permeate the entire building and creating plenty of open and green spaces for residents of all ages to enjoy and share. The design of the building targets LEED-Platinum certification.

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The Use of Natural Stone in Contemporary Argentinian Architecture

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While stone is one of the oldest building materials, enduring throughout history, its application in homes in Uruguay , Brazil , and Mexico highlights different characteristics in terms of textures, shapes, shades, and patterns. Read more »

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Foster + Partners first Uruguay project to feature glass-lined courtyard

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UK architecture studio Foster + Partners and local studio Ponce de León Arquitectos have broken ground on its first project in Uruguay , an apartment building wrapped around a multi-storey glass courtyard. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors enclose each floor and end in curved corners.

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MVRDV unveils plans for green and porous residential building in Montevideo

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The construction permit for MVRDV 's 15-story residential building "Ziel" in Montevideo, Uruguay has been approved, marking the Dutch architectural firm's first venture in the country.

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iHouse’s Customizable Prefab Homes Have Huge Glass Sliders That Connect Them to Their Setting

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Welcome to Prefab Profiles , an ongoing series of interviews with people transforming how we build houses. Located in Montevideo, Uruguay, the c0founders created iHouse Estudio in 2013 with the ambition to bypass the logistical and economic challenges typical of traditional construction techniques. While they have yet to hit the U.S.

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Rafael Viñoly Architects unveils "last project" designed by Rafael Viñoly

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Architecture studio Rafael Viñoly Architects has unveiled designs for a terraced residential building in Uruguay , which is the last project designed by the studio's founder. The building will be constructed from a locally sourced mass timber structure, according to the studio, with aims to be "the first nearly Zero-Energy Building".

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