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Emerald Equestrian Complex by Polina Nozdracheva |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
PN: Due to requirements of technology and logistics, complex structure is similar to crystal lattice of mineral, enlarged by billions of times. This coincidence suggested main idea is gem which sparkling its facets.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
PN: Creation single architectural &spatial project image that is unites all buildings &simultaneously reveals functional identity of each.Central block as core of entire structure does not only because of its position, but due to drawing of details and silhouette.Color scheme is close to natural one,limited by wooden shades. Emerald-grey pitched roofs echo greenery of surrounding emerald forest.Interiors continue idea of wooden facade structures,adjusting elements scale to be more proportionate human.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
PN: The biggest reward for an architect is to see how the project he created lives and functions.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
PN: Working process lasted almost four years. The project started in 2017. Expert conclusion: December 2018 and July 2019. The construction is started in December 2018 and was finished at the begining of January 2021.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
PN: The Client liked our concept and this idea was chosen for further development and implementation.
FS: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
PN: It's impossible. The project is unique and cannot be reused. The copyright for this project is registered in the national register of intellectual property.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
PN: It is very simple. The Client's order for the development of project documentation of the object with such functional purpose.
FS: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
PN: This is a team of professionals who work at ALPN Ltd.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
PN: This project was doing for ALPN Ltd. The contract between ALPN Ltd. and the Client is closed information.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
PN: This architectural concept is unique, has a very strong philosophical meaning of each developed element, which are associated with the urban planning concept and complex functionality.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
PN: The architectural concept itself suggested the name of the complex. And then - the name of the complex helped to create unique architectural elements and details.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
PN: Main requirement is environmental friendliness. Such determined choice of main construction material-wood. Task is to connect large-span glued wooden structures with original & non-repeating design of each of six blocks.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
PN: Functionality of complex is reflected into urban and architecture. Extended facades of arenas and stables directed to central composite core as administrative block. Six-sided case-precious emerald rests in golden setting-necklace. Wall's triangles ornament scattering of bright pieces of glass into kaleidoscope. When approaching it turns into crystal. Inside of crystal structure of facade grid the environment is perceived through transparent scale.
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
PN: Working on such a large project is always the work of a large team of professionals, where the architect always plays the main role.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
PN: Main requirement is environmental friendliness. Such determined choice of main construction material-wood. Task is to connect large-span glued wooden structures with original & non-repeating design of each of six blocks. As conclusion is creation of unique spectacular image of entire complex, which "plays" with faces like emerald. Composition center - 2-stories administrative block with maximum use of wooden material of main load-bearing structures, facade ornament & decorative elements.
FS: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
PN: I draw all the ideas for creating an architectural project from the environment, being inspired by the natural environment of which we are a part. Here, too, the main conceptual line is the emerald and the structure of this precious material.
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
PN: The biggest problem for any architect is that the implementation of the project and its construction according to the design documentation developed in all details should be carried out without optimization, losses and simplification of the originally conceived architectural idea.
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
PN: This is not the first time I have participated in this competition. It is pleasure for me to show our projects, which are the part of my life, to professionals from all over the world.
FS: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
PN: An architect is a profession that you have been studying all your life. With each new project, you will master this profession more and more and learn more about the meaning of life and the beauty of the world around us.
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
PN: Thanks for your questions. The list of questions allowed me to tell about this project EMERALD in as much detail as possible.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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