cjwho:North Star Apartments in Senec, Slovakia by Nice Architects | via ‘North star is not only th
cjwho: North Star Apartments in Senec, Slovakia by Nice Architects | via ‘North star is not only the brightest star on the northern hemisphere traditionally used for high seas navigation. It is also newest residential project from young Slovak architectural studio Nice Architects. The idea was to bring light into surrounding locality and create an iconic, easy to remember and original building, pure with the volume as an opposite to the patchy and chaotic surrounding development. It is located in the centre of Senec, well known Slovak summer hub. City with patchy streets and pleasant holiday atmosphere. Lies in the vicinity of the main square opposite the school garden and the local astronomical observatory. Proximity of the observatory and exact south-north orientation of the main facade gave the inspiration for its name. Site is in the quiet street but just stone throw from the hustle of the central square. Building is positioned on the triangular site within the mixed block of the residential houses and public functions. with its 4 storey height and 250 sqm footprint, it is naturally blending to the local environment. Public functions like a small shops and café on the street level are strengthening connection to the main square. Photography: Tomas Manina CJWHO: facebook | instagram | twitter | pinterest | subscribe -- source link