Ice creams in a dreamlike landscape. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
30/07/2020.
[Martínez] Argentina
metalocus, MARYAN RODRÍGUEZ BUERGO
metalocus, MARYAN RODRÍGUEZ BUERGO
Argentine studio Hitzig Militello Architectos has transformed an old chalet from the 20th century into an ice cream parlor in the municipality of Martínez in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
They have not only limited themselves to creating this place but they have turned it into an experience of oneiric landscapes whose precious stone shape served as inspiration for the construction and design system.
They have not only limited themselves to creating this place but they have turned it into an experience of oneiric landscapes whose precious stone shape served as inspiration for the construction and design system.
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects. Photograph by Federico Kulekdjian
Ground floor. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
First floor. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
Roof floor. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
Section. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
Section. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
Section. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
Section. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
Section. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
Section. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
Sections. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
Sections. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
Elevation. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
Elevation. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
Constructive detail. Goodsten by Hitzig Militello Architects
With this new element, interior spaces are created that not only respond to the demands of ventilation and lighting, but also generate a surprising spatial amplitude.
Goodsten's design by Hitzig Militello Architectos is supported by the repetition of treated metal tiles that manage to express a mono-material homogeneity throughout the project.
They build a double height annex that joins the existing chalet achieving a harmony between the two elements since the new structure fits with the original sloping roofs. This new element creates interior spaces that respond to the demands of ventilation and lighting, but also generate a surprising spatial amplitude.
The main element that is reflected throughout the project is a system of triangles, from the openings of the existing building to the annex roof as the lighting structure.
All the interior materials are noble and monochromatic, creating a Nordic aesthetic environment that blends into the oneiric world.
They build a double height annex that joins the existing chalet achieving a harmony between the two elements since the new structure fits with the original sloping roofs. This new element creates interior spaces that respond to the demands of ventilation and lighting, but also generate a surprising spatial amplitude.
The main element that is reflected throughout the project is a system of triangles, from the openings of the existing building to the annex roof as the lighting structure.
All the interior materials are noble and monochromatic, creating a Nordic aesthetic environment that blends into the oneiric world.
Description of project by Hitzig Militello Architectos
GOODSTEN isn´t just a creamery. It is born from an experience of oneiric landscapes, as if it where form another world, with a completely different logic. Unknown and fantastic lands made us think of precious stones. Their faceted surfaces inspired us to create a construction system. Those rocks, which blind us with their glows and crystal-like textures, are diamonds from another world.
The allegory of the precious stone had an impact on creative decisions, both in design and construction aspects, branding decisions, and even on the making of the desserts, which are prepared on granite slabs with temperatures below zero.
We transformed this idea into a construction system, through a material which allowed us to mold these faceted figures, without falling into the literalness of stony materials. We wanted to express a homogeneity through one continuous surface of elements which set up a diamond-like shell, made possible by means of the repetition of treated metallic tiles.
The proposal is expressive and synthetic, in a way that it suggests an intriguing formalism from its silent and mono material condition. The construction of a double height annex, which grants the true spatiality to the creamery, is attached to the original house so that both coexist in a respectful and harmonic way. The new diamond-like structure dialogues morphologically with the pitched roofs of a 20th century chalet.
The site of the annex incorporates two mansards in the inside and a third one on the outside, which respond to the requirements of the ventilating and lighting municipal codes. Because of this, the roof considerably modifies its shape allowing the needed lighting and fresh air to enter. As a result, we found ourselves with a very plastic roof, geometrically speaking. At ground level we built a concrete piece, which works as a basement over which the roof rests, becoming one similar morphological configuration.
We created a compositional system of triangles and faceted surfaces which can be seen in various elements particularly designed. From the openings in the building in the production zone, to the annex roof allowing the light to be sifted. The same geometry also makes up the metallic structure of the general lighting system, as well as the design of the exterior floorings, made from precast concrete. It all comes together to the same compositional criteria.
The general interior idea is determined by essentials from the aesthetic Nordic imaginary, as are the skin and leather tapestry, walls coated in natural wood and light-colored granites. All of these noble materials are used in a monochromatic way, so that a perfect integration of the oneiric and fantastic world and the compositional system created is generated with no greater difficulty.
The client´s requirements have been very rigorous. The surface destined to the production area covers almost 50% of the buildings total surface, divided in two levels and with two double circulations as to ensure the clearly differentiated public and private areas.
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Architects
Collaborators
Construction manager.- Arch. Virginia Bottan. Rendering.- Arch. Juan Ignacio Rosales. Structural engineer.- Ing. Carlos Gadini. Branding.- Manuela Ventura & Melisa Rivas.
Contractor
Estudio Cores and Ariel Weremchuk.
Area
Ground floor.- 118 sqm. First floor.- 97 sqm. Garden.- 117 sqm.
Dates
2017.
Manufacturers
Furniture.- Helmut y Números primos. Green Wall.- Jardines el ceibo. Marbles and Granites.- Marmolería Gago. Lighting.- Huup iluminación and E-27 iluminación. Decor.- Red sur. Flooring.- Edfan. Gastronomic equipment.- Astigas and Ingeniería gastronómica.
Location
Av. Ladislao Martinez and Av. Libertador – Martinez, GBA, Argentina.
Photography
Federico Kulekdjian.
Fernando Hitzig, Leonardo G. Militello. Hitzig Militello Architectos
Hitzig Militello Architectos is an architecture firm founded in 2006 by Fernando Hitzig and Leonardo G. Militello. They focus on architecture and interior design projects with special emphasis on branded architecture design with long experience in F&B, leisure and hotel design. They have carried out projects in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America.
The office forms a cohesive and collaborative team through Estudiohma, shaped by multiple disciplines such as graphic designers, artist, F&B consultant. This implies a holistic way of working in order to achieve coherence under a totally integrated design concept
Their work has been awarded on numerous occasions, among them shortlisted finalist for the 2014 Biar Award in Argentina, Next Landmark 2014 and 2018 in Venice, 1st prize in the Design & Technical Summit Award 2018 organized by Accord in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 2019 finalist at the Prix Versailles in Paris and winner with the best bar in America, in the London restaurant and bar design awards. Winner of the IIDA 2020 International interior design association award in Chicago. The World Confederation of Business organization has awarded them with an international recognition of business excellence, through The Bizz award of Houston.
Fernando Hitzig is an architect from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism of the University of Buenos Aires FADU-UBA since 2002. In his first years from 2003 to 2005 he was a teacher at the Instituto di Design Madrid (IED Department of Architecture). In 2006 he founded his own studio together with Leonardo G. Militello, Hitzig Militello Architects.
Between 2006 and 2008 he taught at FADU University of Buenos Aires- Argentina. He is a founding member of Areatres, reivent your workplace, a joint development with his partners of the entire phases of the initial process, understanding the need of the market from 2009 to 2013. and from 2010 to 2013 he is a founding member of dormsba buenos Aires- student accomodation.
Leonardo G. Militello is an architect from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism of the University of Buenos Aires FADU-UBA since 2003. In his first years from 2002 to 2004 he was a professor at FADU University of Buenos Aires-Argentina. In 2004 he carried out the FADU-UBA Professional Update Program: P.A.P. Project Update Program. In 2005 he completed a doctorate in Architectural Projects at UPC Departament de projectes Arquitectónicos at Universitat Politecnica De Catalunya. In 2006 he founded his own studio together with Fernando Hitzig, Hitzig Militello Architects. Between 2006 and 2008 he taught at FADU University of Buenos Aires- Argentina. He is a founding member of Areatres, reivent your workplace, a joint development with his partners of the entire phases of the initial process, understanding the need of the market from 2009 to 2013. and from 2010 to 2013 he is a founding member of dormsba buenos Aires- student accomodation.
The office forms a cohesive and collaborative team through Estudiohma, shaped by multiple disciplines such as graphic designers, artist, F&B consultant. This implies a holistic way of working in order to achieve coherence under a totally integrated design concept
Their work has been awarded on numerous occasions, among them shortlisted finalist for the 2014 Biar Award in Argentina, Next Landmark 2014 and 2018 in Venice, 1st prize in the Design & Technical Summit Award 2018 organized by Accord in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 2019 finalist at the Prix Versailles in Paris and winner with the best bar in America, in the London restaurant and bar design awards. Winner of the IIDA 2020 International interior design association award in Chicago. The World Confederation of Business organization has awarded them with an international recognition of business excellence, through The Bizz award of Houston.
Fernando Hitzig is an architect from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism of the University of Buenos Aires FADU-UBA since 2002. In his first years from 2003 to 2005 he was a teacher at the Instituto di Design Madrid (IED Department of Architecture). In 2006 he founded his own studio together with Leonardo G. Militello, Hitzig Militello Architects.
Between 2006 and 2008 he taught at FADU University of Buenos Aires- Argentina. He is a founding member of Areatres, reivent your workplace, a joint development with his partners of the entire phases of the initial process, understanding the need of the market from 2009 to 2013. and from 2010 to 2013 he is a founding member of dormsba buenos Aires- student accomodation.
Leonardo G. Militello is an architect from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism of the University of Buenos Aires FADU-UBA since 2003. In his first years from 2002 to 2004 he was a professor at FADU University of Buenos Aires-Argentina. In 2004 he carried out the FADU-UBA Professional Update Program: P.A.P. Project Update Program. In 2005 he completed a doctorate in Architectural Projects at UPC Departament de projectes Arquitectónicos at Universitat Politecnica De Catalunya. In 2006 he founded his own studio together with Fernando Hitzig, Hitzig Militello Architects. Between 2006 and 2008 he taught at FADU University of Buenos Aires- Argentina. He is a founding member of Areatres, reivent your workplace, a joint development with his partners of the entire phases of the initial process, understanding the need of the market from 2009 to 2013. and from 2010 to 2013 he is a founding member of dormsba buenos Aires- student accomodation.
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