Vernuevo - Return to the origin

Brest State Technical University

Project idea

This project took the first place at the national stage of the international contest "MultiComfort House Students Contest Edition 2017" from Saint-Gobain.
Including in June 2017 participation in the international stage of this competition (certificate of participation) in Madrid.

Ver Nuevo from Spanish means a new look, and in Russian it sounds like “vernu evo”, which means “return it”. The main goal was to increase the attractiveness of the building and the surrounding of the neighborhoods, return typical atmosphere of Spain, using traditional materials and forms.

Project description

What architectural decisions I propose? During the reconstruction, people moved from one floor to a substitute fund, which is located in the former garages. An additional residential floor was also built up. At the end of the superstructure, residents were relocated from the 1st floor to the new one.

Moreover, the new layout of the building provide protection from overheat. The 1st floor was reconstructed for trading function.

The master plan of this particular living area shows that it does not have a shopping center or a park. Therefore, the realization of this project would attract people to visit the park, and the shopping area.

On the level of the 1st floor the residents are provided with the storage systems with partial natural light. The storage systems are divided into sectors by colors, so residents quickly find their own.

In the future, parking can become a problem; therefore, the underground parking was designed. From the parking entrance you can also get into the building itself. It is very convenient, right?

The recreational and sport area for different age groups are created in the patio. The garages are converted to an eco-store and a pharmacy. Here is the company store vernuevo.

Several greenhouses are built as well. Why do they have such a form?
The concept of the greenhouses’ shape is originated from the traditional Spanish form of the farm roof. The smooth shape allows you to collect a sufficient number of rainwater and solar energy.

With the help of this reconstruction, an accessible exit to any part of the house and the surrounding area was obtained, regardless of a particular location of the residents. For example, you can easily move from one store to another other store, without interrupting the purchase.

Technical information

What about the technical aspects?
I propose to make a new window using the materials of saint-gobain. They are comfortable and easy to open.

In addition, I propose do not just shutters or blinds, but modular plates on the rails.

Acoustics is provided at the expense of materials isover and this system of railing.

Constructive details. “Isover” materials are used in order to reduce the cost of cooling and heating. The nodes have made it possible to achieve maximum energy efficiency at home.

Co-authors

Clients: Saint-Gobain and Madrid Municipality representatives.
Contractor: Saint-Gobain.
Architect: Veronika Supruniuk.
Project Manager: International Manager for Multi-Comfort House - Mr Gabriel Golumbeanu / France.