2. Ödül, International Ideas Competition For Young Architects

Ege Çakır ve Cemre Önertürk’ün "International Ideas Competition For Young Architects" yarışmasındaki 4. alan olan Lluça için tasarladığı proje, ikincilik ödülünü kazandı.

Proje Raporu:

Facade Blinds: The Urban Blindfold

Barcelona and its environs are characterized by a proliferation of facade blinds in diverse forms. These ubiquitous elements have evolved into a dominant architectural feature, unifying the city’s and Madrid Avenue and Carrer de Lluçà’s disparate historical and stylistic fabric into a cohesive urban landscape.

Blinds, as both a physical element and a metaphorical construct, offer a rich tapestry of possibilities.They are architectural chameleons, adapting to serve multiple functions. As thermal regulators, they balance indoor comfort with energy efficiency. In exterior spaces, they act as privacy screens, creating personal sanctuaries between the given solid-void organization of the facades.

Upon examining the building’s existing situation, it was decided that the primary intervention should focus on transforming the solid facade’s courtyard area. Given the existing openings from various spaces, a lightweight steel structure with segmented floors was proposed to create outdoor spaces for different apartments. To maintain street aesthetics and provide shade, the courtyard was to be enclosed with a mesh surface that would also serve as a backdrop for individual balconies. Inspired by urban blinds, movable sunshades were integrated into the mesh, with the aim of treating the entire facade as a single ‘’blind’’, rather than adding individual sunshades later. To further enhance natural light and ventilation, window sills were designed for rooms without exterior exposure, and planters were added to all openings. This proposal offers an easy-to-construct, affordable, and efficient solution that improves both the quality of life for residents and the overall appearance of the building for the community.