Architecture studio Rafael Viñoly Architects has unveiled designs for a terraced residential building in Uruguay, which is the last project designed by the studio's founder.
Located outside of Montevideo on a beachfront site, the Médano El Pinar apartment complex will be comprised of approximately 120 luxury, multi-family residences of one to five bedrooms. It is the last project designed by architect Rafael Viñoly, who died last year.
Rafael Viñoly Architects has unveiled designs for a terraced residential complex in Uruguay
"The last project designed by renowned architect Rafael Viñoly, Médano El Pinar is an innovative, ultra-sustainable, luxury, multi-family residential development," said the studio.
"The building's long, low-slung, and sinewy shape integrates it with the organic landscape of its pristine setting to minimize its visual impact on the neighbourhood and make it completely invisible from the public beach." It is the last project designed by the late architect, according to the studio
Situated behind sand dunes, renderings show an undulating building with a terraced facade that mirrors the curves of its beachfront site.
Residences will be distributed along its 1,394-foot (425-metre) length and contain glazed facades that will open onto terraces.
The residences will contain glazed facades and private terraces
"Generously proportioned interiors open to large elevated private gardens with panoramic views, creating a sense of 'consc...