Padua Architectural Design Studio

Out of the 131 competition participants from all over the world, we are proud to announce that we are part of the TOP 20 designs in this year's "PLAY: Interactive Kids Furniture" Design Competition. Here's our design proposal - KRAFT.

Bringing together from one kid's imagination to another kid's ambition, Kraft is a well diverse cognitive furniture design that considers the significance of a child's development and creative act. It engages the child’s growing years by harnessing the urge to explore and interact with their surroundings. Like popsicle sticks, this is a fundamental accessory known to inspire such creativity and learning that benefited the conceptual design idea. Kraft is your contemporary supplement to your child's character development.

Located in Barangay Marilag (which means beautiful), Project 4, Quezon City, the Mercado Residence is an adaptive solution and climatic response to the narrow and irregular plot of land in urban residential areas. Facing southwest, the façade was treated with long operable paneled horizontal brise soleil to minimize the solar gain during the hot season. To further respond with the climate in the area, perforated ceramic fence was introduced to become a thermal barrier together with the landscape at the front of the property. The operability of the brise soleil and the perforated treatment of the fence allows the natural light and ventilation to pass through while limiting its negative impact to the users. Using white as the predominant color tone minimizes the absorption of visible light which leads to the enhancement of thermal comfort within the house. To make sure that the natural breeze and therapeutic sunlight from the northeast monsoon and the morning sun are maximized, light and ventilation wells were placed at the north and east side of the house.

Having a narrow and small space could be quite suffocating to some people. By minimizing the treatment to the interiors, the residence’s interiors provide an uncluttered visual view that is relaxing and pleasing to the eyes. Open space plans together with large window openings permits natural light and ventilation to pass through. The scenic views from the large windows creates an ambiance of serenity by highlighting the greeneries placed within the property.

Zen architecture cherishes simplicity and straightforwardness, and these architectural solutions intend to create a zenic environment that focuses on alleviating stress and anxiety - an ideal place for people who wants to enjoy their retirement.

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