BIG's modular housing spirals around central pond in denmark
The 2,5- and 3,5-meter ceilings of these two types of housing modules, when stacked together, produce spacious interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an outdoor terrace in each home.
BIG modular housing project 'Sneglehusene' in aarhus, denmark Bjarke Ingels Group ( BIG ) has recently completed 'Sneglehusene', a modular residential complex with a characteristic checkered facade right outside of Aarhus, Denmark . Bringing 93 spacious living units to the newly unveiled sustainable Nye suburb, the project was awarded the highest distinction by the city for its remarkable ...
BIG's modular housing spirals around central pond in danish sustainable ...
the facade of 'sneglehusene' by BIG presents a distinctive checkered pattern thanks to the recurrence of two different types of housing modules. The post BIG's modular housing spirals around central pond in danish sustainable suburb appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
In 'Sneglehusene', the BIG team had the chance to apply their knowledge of modular housing principles and further adapt and evolve it into a thoughtful design for the sustainable neighborhood of Nye. The development takes shape as an ensemble of six buildings that resemble a porous wall and gently embrace a pond and a green boardwalk at the core of the property. The one- to four-story ...
Modular housing makes impressive savings with rainwater
The Bjarke Ingels Group has created a spiral -shaped development of almost 100 modular homes in Denmark , which wind around a central pond that forms part of a clever rainwater capture-and-reuse ...
View of the Central Pond _© Rasmus Hjortshøj - COAST The project presented the architects with the opportunity to build upon their knowledge of modular housing principles and streamline this knowledge into something that blended seamlessly with the context of Nye. The buildings emanate from a locus, the pond at the heart of the site.
BIG unveils spiral
Architecture studio BIG has completed six curved housing blocks that combine to form a spiral shape at the Sneglehusene development near Aarhus, Denmark .
Created using a modular system - developed by BIG and CJ Group - the Sneglehusene housing project is part of the Nye neighborhood, in the north of Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city. The overall design was based on the Dortheavej Residence, that BIG and CJ Group previously created in Copenhagen.
Sneglehusene Residences
The 'Sneglehusene' are BIG's contribution to the ambitious masterplan of Nye, a new neighborhood developed north of Denmark's second largest city, Aarhus. Sneglehusene bring 93 new homes to the neighborhood of Nye, mobilizing modular construction with modest materials to create generous living spaces in close connection to nature and city life. The 'Sneglehusene' are BIG and Cj ...
Completed in 2022 in Aarhus, Denmark . Images by Rasmus Hjortshøj - COAST. The 'Sneglehusene' is BIG's contribution to the ambitious master plan of Nye, a neighborhood developed north of ...