VILLA AMAN-VRV

Villa Aman-VRV consists of several pavilions, carefully positioned within a park-like garden.The entire design is based on the Japanese concept of creating unique forms and structures in such a way that the building, the people, and the environment are in a harmonious relationship.The two main pavilions are characterized by their uniqueness in form, function, and use. They are designed as essentially simple elongated volumes, constructed from concrete, steel, and wood. Continuously reconsidered and thereby elevated to super-aesthetic objects. The design sought a perfect, pure form language, where minimalism is executed down to the last detail.

The first pavilion, Pavilion A, measures 21.6 meters by 7.65 meters and is more than 6 meters high. It is distinguished by a slanted shed roof that seems to float above the concrete. Three walls clad in Shugi-Ban wood form a labyrinth for entry: a Japanese tradition meant to guide "evil spirits" out of the garden and keep them outside. Additionally, this pavilion is characterized by its strong verticality. The slender vertical windows offer an unobstructed view of the beautiful trees on the north and east sides of the building.

In Japanese tradition, the shape of the window also tells a story or origin. Japanese window forms with names like ‘Yukimi shoji,’ meaning "snow-viewing," support the strong horizontality of Pavilion B. Pavilion B is entirely wrapped in verandas, allowing the visitor to focus on the green oasis surrounding them. The walking areas in and around the elongated blocks are, in some places, so high that one feels insignificant. In other areas, the height is reduced to more familiar human scales, but the walking surface is elevated above the garden.

A two-story connecting volume, mainly made of glass walls, links Pavilion A with Pavilion B as though it were a bridge. This creates a floor plan most akin to the capital letter H. On both sides of the bridge, two long swimming pools stretch from east to west. The dining room on the bridge captures both the morning and evening light.

Each building element has its individual character, yet the whole remains visually homogeneous. As a composition, it is tranquil, but the design is filled with dynamic elements. The combination of serenity, aesthetics, and functionality creates a balance of perfection. Lush vegetation, combined with a diverse but ton sur ton materials palette.

VILLA AMAN-VRV

Villa Aman-VRV consists of several pavilions, carefully positioned within a park-like garden.The entire design is based on the Japanese concept of creating unique forms and structures in such a way that the building, the people, and the environment are in a harmonious relationship.The two main pavilions are characterized by their uniqueness in form, function, and use. They are designed as essentially simple elongated volumes, constructed from concrete, steel, and wood. Continuously reconsidered and thereby elevated to super-aesthetic objects. The design sought a perfect, pure form language, where minimalism is executed down to the last detail.

The first pavilion, Pavilion A, measures 21.6 meters by 7.65 meters and is more than 6 meters high. It is distinguished by a slanted shed roof that seems to float above the concrete. Three walls clad in Shugi-Ban wood form a labyrinth for entry: a Japanese tradition meant to guide "evil spirits" out of the garden and keep them outside. Additionally, this pavilion is characterized by its strong verticality. The slender vertical windows offer an unobstructed view of the beautiful trees on the north and east sides of the building.

In Japanese tradition, the shape of the window also tells a story or origin. Japanese window forms with names like ‘Yukimi shoji,’ meaning "snow-viewing," support the strong horizontality of Pavilion B. Pavilion B is entirely wrapped in verandas, allowing the visitor to focus on the green oasis surrounding them. The walking areas in and around the elongated blocks are, in some places, so high that one feels insignificant. In other areas, the height is reduced to more familiar human scales, but the walking surface is elevated above the garden.

A two-story connecting volume, mainly made of glass walls, links Pavilion A with Pavilion B as though it were a bridge. This creates a floor plan most akin to the capital letter H. On both sides of the bridge, two long swimming pools stretch from east to west. The dining room on the bridge captures both the morning and evening light.

Each building element has its individual character, yet the whole remains visually homogeneous. As a composition, it is tranquil, but the design is filled with dynamic elements. The combination of serenity, aesthetics, and functionality creates a balance of perfection. Lush vegetation, combined with a diverse but ton sur ton materials palette.

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