Modular concept in an essential space. Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects
09/03/2023.
[Santiago de Chile] Chile
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Studio-based in Santiago de Chile, Hsu-Rudolphy Architects, designed the “Container Building” in the same capital. Composed of four stories high, the functionality is collective housing of social interest, for students or single people, focusing on individualized use.
The design is focused on young users, conceived as a low-cost building with a modern and contemporary appearance despite its low budget. Space is essential, with basic elements to be habitable and that at the same time can be a self-sufficient space and independent from the rest of the units.
The design is focused on young users, conceived as a low-cost building with a modern and contemporary appearance despite its low budget. Space is essential, with basic elements to be habitable and that at the same time can be a self-sufficient space and independent from the rest of the units.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
First and second floor. Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects.
Third and fourth floor. Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects.
Section. Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects.
Section. Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects.
Elevation. Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects.
Axonometry. Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects.
Axonometry. Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Hsu-Rudolphy Architects Architects designs this building from six blocks of stairs and seventy containers, which are arranged interspersed to create small balconies in most units. The main structure is prefabricated, which facilitated its construction on a 1,400 m² piece of land. The concept of "modular" is added for its easy adaptability.
Each unit has a bedroom-studio, a bathroom and a small kitchen. First-floor units also have a small patio, while the rest of the units on the upper floors have private balconies. The building takes sustainability values into account in the construction process and in the use of container materials, all recycled.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Each unit has a bedroom-studio, a bathroom and a small kitchen. First-floor units also have a small patio, while the rest of the units on the upper floors have private balconies. The building takes sustainability values into account in the construction process and in the use of container materials, all recycled.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Description of project by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects
Description
1,400 m² of collective low-cost housing for students or single individuals, four stories in height, built based on a prefabricated system of recycled containers and a steel structure, designed in order that it can be built in low and medium-density areas in the city, adding or decreasing modules according to the available land. This modular concept can be adapted or can be built in different stages depending on different conditions such as commercial demand or economic budget. One of the relevant advantages is the speed of construction due to his prefabricated main structure that can be mounted on the land site in a matter of weeks.
This project in particular has been designed from 6 pre-made stair blocks and 70 containers, which are arranged intercalated creating small balconies on most of the units. This gap between modules also adds a dynamic character to the overall expression of the building.
Only the foundations, first slab and the MEP system were built on-site, the rest of the elements were prefabricated and installed on-site.
Container Building by Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Photograph by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
User
The project was conceived as a low-cost building with a modern and contemporary look and feel, focused on young users who need an essential space, with minimal basic elements to live in.
Every unit works as a self-sufficient space of a dorm studio, bathroom and kitchenette, the first-floor units have a small yard, and most of the rest of the upper units have balconies.
Sustainability
The project was conceived to work with a passive strategy due to his limited budget, so we focused our efforts on the key and simple elements such as orientation, isolation, and cross ventilation. The construction process was also another sustainable aspect that we focused on, reducing as much as possible the unnecessary waste, and how the modular system using recycled containers could help us to achieve that goal.
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Architects
Hsu-Rudolphy Architects. Lead architects.- Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Area
1,400 m².
Dates
Completion Year.- 2022.
Location
Santiago de Chile, Chile.
Photography
Hsu-Rudolphy Architects.- Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy.
Ian Hsü, Gabriel Rudolphy. Hsu-Rudolphy Architects
Hsu-Rudolphy Architects is an architecture studio based in Chile, founded by Ian Hsü and Gabriel Rudolphy in 2012. An important aspect within the creative and productive process of their office is to be at the forefront of the state of the art as well as in the use of different technologies, which are essential in the process of materializing each project.
Ian Hsü is an architect graduated from the University of Chile, graduated in 2007. His work has been exhibited at the XV and XIX Architecture Biennials of Chile. During his career, he has worked in association with the prominent architects Cazú Zegers and Roberto Benavente. He is a specialist in BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology, participating in seminars and lectures to present successful examples using cutting-edge technologies in architecture.
Gabriel Rudolphy is an architect graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, graduated in 2003. He is co-founder of URO1.ORG. Between 2008 and 2012 he carried out projects together with Roberto Benavente with an emphasis on heritage and museography, projects of a cultural nature. Along with Alejandro Soffia, he carried out various projects such as participation in YAP Constructo, where his work was exhibited at the MOMA in New York. His work has been exhibited at the Hong Kong Shenzhen Biennales, IX Biennale di Venezia, XIII, XIV, XV, XIX Architecture Biennales in Chile.
Ian Hsü is an architect graduated from the University of Chile, graduated in 2007. His work has been exhibited at the XV and XIX Architecture Biennials of Chile. During his career, he has worked in association with the prominent architects Cazú Zegers and Roberto Benavente. He is a specialist in BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology, participating in seminars and lectures to present successful examples using cutting-edge technologies in architecture.
Gabriel Rudolphy is an architect graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, graduated in 2003. He is co-founder of URO1.ORG. Between 2008 and 2012 he carried out projects together with Roberto Benavente with an emphasis on heritage and museography, projects of a cultural nature. Along with Alejandro Soffia, he carried out various projects such as participation in YAP Constructo, where his work was exhibited at the MOMA in New York. His work has been exhibited at the Hong Kong Shenzhen Biennales, IX Biennale di Venezia, XIII, XIV, XV, XIX Architecture Biennales in Chile.
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