See more ideas about architecture, architecture design and modern architects. The first time he received attention outside the architectural scene was in. The reasons for this housefor many years, my wife tamara and i had been searching for a place for which we. They are planned, built or projects under construction from the period between 2009 and 2. Olgiati 10 kilometers off the atlantic coast in the alentejo region of portugal, the villa alem by swiss architect valerio olgiati sits amongst a vast forest of cork trees common to the area. The boundary between inside and out has been a crucial site of architectural innovation at least. Courtesy of archive olgiati the living room is located at the end of a strict axis leading from north to south. The concrete presence of villa alem in portugals rural landscape. The boundary between inside and out has been a crucial site of architectural innovation at least since the modernists began wrapping buildings in glass. May 07, 2015 swiss architect valerio olgiati added concrete fins to the walls of this house in rural portugal, which splay outwards and inwards like the flaps of an open box to provide shade for a garden. Valerio olgiatis primary intention here was to create a secluded garden.
This project is located in alentejo about 10 km inland from the atlantic ocean. Valerio olgiati inducts a garden into the rural landscape of villa. Somewhere in alentejo, portugal, in an isolated place away from the nearest town, a striking concrete structure stands out among rolling hills, cork oak trees and vibrant green vegetation. The home is rather simple, if not very unique it is characterized. Valerio olgiati 1958 is fast becoming one of the most important contemporary architects. Valerio olgiati is an internationally active swiss architect. Apr 11, 2017 located in alentejo, a rural region in central portugal, villa alem by swiss architect valerio olgiati is characterized by concrete walls which splay outwards and. Great deals on large print architecture hardcover books.
Valerio olgiati architecture projects on architonic. Designed by swiss architect valerio olgiati, villa alem is the holiday retreat for olgiatis. Architecture villa alem, designed by swiss architect valerio olgiati is located in alentejo about 10 km inland from the atlantic ocean. The significance of the idea in the architecture of valerio olgiati by markus breitschmid and valerio olgiati 30 sep 2009 4. A dissertation is that part which helps you in increasing the grades. Villa alem in portugal by valerio olgiati collater. Villa alem, valerio olgiatis own concrete ark in alentejo ignant in portugal, ten kilometers from where the atlantic ocean breaks on the shores of alentejo, swiss architect valerio olgiati has grounded his own monumental concrete. Villa alem, valerio olgiatis own concrete ark in alentejo. It overlooks the pool and offers a view through the southern door in the garden wall. Location plan of villa alem in alentejo, portugal, by valerio olgiati in this radical privileging of external space, the villa alem belongs to a long line of enquiry in the architects work, best exemplified by the 2007 house for the poet and musician, linard bardill. Valerio olgiati villa alem william stout architectural books.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Villa alem by valerio olgiati villa alem by valerio olgiati pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad hardcover, bound in dark blue irish linen cloth made in japan for many years, my wife tamara and i had been searching for a place for which we could leave our current home in the swiss mountains on social, cultural and climatic grounds. Its unique, defining characteristic is its walls, which tower to a height of five meters, its upper half leaning at an angle to create the impression of petals that close and open towards the sky. Nov 25, 2009 valerio olgiati 1958 is fast becoming one of the most important contemporary architects. Villa alem by valerio olgiati villa alem by valerio olgiati pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad hardcover, bound in dark blue irish linen cloth made in japan for many years, my wife tamara and i had been searching for a place for which we could leave our current home in the swiss mountains on. Enter valerio olgiati, whose villa alem in the scrubby hills of portugals alentejo region is somehow both radically open to its surroundings and hermetically sealed off from them. Villa alem by valerio olgiati with images architecture. Valerio olgiatis villa alem has the appearance of an open box. In 1996 he opened his own practice in zurich and then in 2008 together with his wife tamara in flims. Valerio olgiati studied architecture until 1986 at eth zurich. Books by valerio olgiati author of valerio olgiati 19962011. For many years, my wife tamara and i had been searching for a place for which we.
Apr 19, 2015 10 kilometers off the atlantic coast in the alentejo region of portugal, the villa alem by swiss architect valerio olgiati sits amongst a vast forest of cork trees common to the area. Tall walls of unadorned concrete enclose the long, lowslung compound which olgiati designed for himself and finished in april 2014, making it feel more rampart. He has produced a series of headturning buildings and building proposals that are considered masterpieces of contemporary architecture and have been published widely in the worlds most prominent architectural journals and monographs. Valerio olgiatis remote portuguese villa is a melancholy pleasure dome. Villa alem by valerio olgiati hardcover book for sale. Well crafted book with interesting insight to valerio s work.
Dec 20, 20 villa alem by valerio olgiati two days at the construction site december 2, 20 film sebastian carella. Swiss architect valerio olgiati added concrete fins to the walls of this house in rural portugal, which splay outwards and inwards like the flaps of an open box to provide shade for a garden. Villa alem, hardcover by olgiati, valerio, isbn 3906326, isbn 9783906323, brand new, free shipping in the us see details villa alem, hardcover by olgiati, valerio, brand new, free shipping in the us. Apr 17, 2017 villa alem by valerio olgiati view all 12 photos somewhere in alentejo, portugal, in an isolated place away from the nearest town, a striking concrete structure stands out among rolling hills, cork oak trees and vibrant green vegetation. For many years, my wife tamara and i had been searching for a place for which we could. Large print architecture hardcover books for sale in. Valerio olgiati is the author of valerio olgiati 19962011 4. Its unique, defining characteristic is its walls, which tower to a height of five meters, its upper half leaning at an angle to create the impression of petals that close and open towards the sky the single level house is cleverly hidden behind the concrete walls.
Valerio olgiati born 18 july 1958 in chur is an internationally active swiss architect. Villa alem stands out among the forest in the rural alentejo region in portugal. Villa alem by valerio olgiati, 9783906323, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. For many years, my wife tamara and i had been searching for a place for which we could leave our current home in the swiss mountains on social. Anne holtrop in conversation about villa alem by valerio olgiati, in. The first time he received attention outside the architectural scene was in 1999 with the museum the yellow house in flims. For many years, my wife tamara and i had been searching for a place for which we could leave our current home in the swiss mountains on social, cultural and climatic grounds. Valerio olgiati villa alem valerio olgiati villa alem. Valerio olgiati first edition 2015 hardcover, bound in dark blue irish linen cloth made in japan 25 x 35 cm 72 pages 22 double spread photographs, 7 plan drawings foreword by valerio olgiati, text by tom schoper isbn 9783906323 valerio olgiati villa alem. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Alongside evocative imagery, the book records a series of apparently straightfaced pronouncements from the architect, of which my favourite is. A castle in the sky in portugals alentejo region, swiss architect valerio olgiati has designed a massive, avantgarde concrete structurea personal retreat that gestures to the. Villa alem hardcover 2015 by valerio olgiati author 5. Villa alem, hardcover by olgiati, valerio, isbn 3906326, isbn 9783906323, brand new, free shipping in the us.
The submission of the dissertation can occur in the final semester. Feb 28, 20 you might then turn to olgiati 2012, a small, slim book containing an illustrated transcript of an olgiati lecture, which has been published by birkhauser in several languages. First edition january 2018 hardcover bound in 100% linen 26,5 x 33 cm 276 pages isbn 97839063115. Project in progress for a new office building for baloise insurance group in basel, switzerland. I asked architects to send me important images that show the basis of their work. Villa alem by valerio olgiati two days at the construction site december 2, 20 film sebastian carella. What is an essay, how to write, and how long is a doctoral dissertation. Profile valerio olgiati studied architecture at eth zuerich. The villa alem, an austere concrete house in portugals alentejo region that swiss architect valerio olgiati designed and built for himself. The area features a hilly, rural landscape and is covered with beautiful old cork oaks.
Villa alem by valerio olgiati hardcover book for sale online. First edition january 2018 english german hardcover bound in 100% linen 26,5 x 33 cm 276 pages. Join facebook to connect with valerio olgiati and others you may know. Villa alem in alentejo, portugal by valerio olgiati arc. The cult book of the first architecture icon of the 21st century so far. Projects 20092017, english edition valerio olgiati. Valerio olgiatis timeless villa alem pinup magazine. Villa alem by swiss architect valerio olgiati is a secluded residence in the middle of alentejo, portugals rural landscape. The surrounding walls are created to provide the necessary shades in this aride zone of portugal. A sober and minimal villa, all in concrete designed by valerio olgiati with a central and gardened patio. Valerio olgiati and the cult of architecture architectureau.
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