Miorita is a residential project that got its name from the street that it is situated on. It is a 3 storey residential building with underground parking and storage spaces, a commercial ground level and 2 residential levels that host 3 apartment units. The lot it is situated on has a skewed polygonal shape, which has inspired the concept of the project. The complex morphology of the structure had a significant impact on the design process, leading to a more organic approach to the project. The design challenges posed by the building’s shape and volume resulted in a more harmonious integration with the surrounding properties, creating a project that adapts fluidly to its context.
Each level has a unique polygonal shape which makes the building look like a stack of boxes placed on top of each other, rotating and stretching in order to catch the best angles. The panoramic windows are accented by pushing them into the outer shell and contrasting the bright, warm timber cladding facade with dark ceramo-granite tiles. The sharp angles and the cantilevered terraces make for a dynamic building that integrates into a monotonous urban landscape with an elegant yet daring contrast of form
and material.
The commercial spaces can be accessed directly from the street, while the access to the residential levels are made from the interior courtyard. The placement of the neighbouring building directly on the edge of the lot requires additional privacy measures. This is why the sliding door systems that ensure the access to the terraces that overlook the inner courtyard are covered with shutters made from the same timber which cover the facade. The inner courtyard, which is supposed to be planted with trees and shrubs, has a buffer role and provides additional visual and sound barriers for the residents of both neighbouring properties.
Overall, Miorita residence is a project that aims to elevate the standards of living not only functionally but conceptually and aesthetically. It combines technology and design and creates its own urban context, making it the center of attention due to its dynamic design.
