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Project • By Tomecek Studio Architecture • Private Houses
Helibarn Studio
The Helibarn Studio out-building is located in Montana. The structure includes a guest studio, garage and helicopter/equipment hanger.
The project is located on axis from the helicopter approach as suggested by experienced pilot consultants. The project buries itself into the hillside, diminishing the scale from the garage / drive approach. Conceptually the helicopter hanger ‘grounds’ itself like a rock while the upper level / lower garage share a continuous roof with overhangs that ‘lift-off or float’. The glass tower elevation is meant to act as a light beacon upon aerial approach and to assist with navigation and landing. The lines and materials of the building are interpretations of the utilitarian equipme... More
Project • By One Works • Airports
Milano Linate Prime Terminal Renewal
Within the General Aviation Terminal’s plans for a radical renewal, concerning both the overall corporate image and facility functionality, Linate’s Terminal plays a significant role in view of the important upcoming events related to Expo 2015. The existing two-story building's restyling agenda includes functional, dimensional, and typological interventions along with the creation of interior spaces having strong aesthetic values aligned with the international standards of the General Aviation market. The design program's main objective is to improve the traveler's all inclusive airport experience.
Relative to the functional aspects, the project responds to operational issues such as input/output passenger flow separation, adequate spac... More