Architecture

In a region where cultures usually clash, the house over the “wadi” in the village Musmus is a multicultural experience. A cooperation between clients that asked for a contemporary architecture...

Casa Paz, is located in a housing development built in the 60’s, approximately 70Km. outside of Madrid.  The area is considered a conventional residential zone, of no specific architectural interest, built using heterogeneous topologies and materials.

The task which Coop Himmelb(l)au had to solve with their design was to create a space with 300 seats (or 700 standing spectators) for experimental performances of the Bavarian State Opera.

The dialogue and collaboration between Philippe Chapelet, Patrick Elouarghi and Matali Crasset started in 2005. They all decided to push the contemporary experience a bit further with Dar HI a new concept of hospitality and serenity.

The client wanted a house where he could relax in calm and privacy among his family and friends and enjoy his extensive art collection. The site for the building is on a mixed vernacular residential / light industrial street close to the clients companies offices.

The Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2011 is designed by world-renowned Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. This year’s Pavilion is the 11th commission in the Gallery’s annual series, the world’s first and most ambitious architectural programme of its kind.