UNI
DESCRIPTIVE DESIGN – UNI
UNI is a sculptural exploration of forces, space, and continuity. The work investigates the synergies between mass and the void beneath it, embodying both confinement (a fortress) and openness (an atrium). The upper mass creates shelter and evokes the sacred, while the anchored points below organize the space into gateways. The angular edges blur the threshold between interior and exterior, generating spatial ambiguity.
Formally, UNI resonates with the morphology of a sea urchin, its pinnacles projecting in multiple directions and converging structural forces toward a central elevated point. The sculpture emerges from a geometric system of squares and partitions, expanded outward to create three prominent horns. These spatial manipulations result in a tridimensional system that balances implosion and explosion, becoming both a spatial generator and a landmark.
Spatial Strategy The project explores the duality between public and private spaces, establishing a progressive flow that guides users through different functions. The spatial organization follows a sequential distribution that transitions from access to wine shop, wine school, and finally, work areas.
This gradual sequence not only structures the program but also creates a lattice-like system, allowing flexibility and the integration of both passive and active components throughout the space.
Total area: 35.00 m²
Spatial Duality: Clear separation between public and private zones.
Flow: Progressive movement that guides users through the space.
Program Distribution: Access → Wine shop → Wine school → Work area.
Design components: Combination of passive and active strategies to enhance flexibility and user experience.
