Miorita House is an innovative residential low-rise architectural project located on Miorita Street in Chisinau, Moldova, distinguished by its dynamic geometric design and sophisticated material composition. Designed by Alexandru Zingaliuc and Dragomir Maistru, this three-storey structure masterfully integrates commercial and residential spaces, featuring a ground-level commercial area and two residential levels housing three apartment units, complemented by underground parking facilities. The building's distinctive design emerges from its lot's skewed polygonal shape, manifesting as a compelling composition of stacked, rotating volumes that create an engaging visual dialogue with its urban context. Each level possesses a unique polygonal configuration, contributing to the building's sculptural appearance of carefully arranged, cantilevered boxes. The exterior facade combines dark ceramic granite tiles with contrasting bright wood cladding in a ventilated facade system, supported by an additional steel structure integrated with the building's concrete monolithic core. The project, which earned a Bronze A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category, showcases innovative space utilization within its 609-square-meter lot, offering 160 square meters of commercial space and 550 square meters of residential area. Notable architectural features include panoramic windows, sharp angles, and cantilevered terraces that create a dynamic interplay of form and function. The design thoughtfully addresses privacy concerns through timber shutters overlooking the inner courtyard, which serves as a visual and acoustic buffer between neighboring properties. The project, initiated in November 2021, represents a significant advancement in residential architecture, elevating living standards through its integration of technological innovation, aesthetic sophistication, and functional efficiency.
residential architecture, dynamic design, sustainable building, urban development, contemporary housing, innovative facade
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