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Karen Shakman

Karen Shakman

Scottsdale, AZ, US

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The Townhouses at the Beach
The Townhouses at the Beach
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Townhouses at the Beach | Urban Townhouses | 1994-2014

These townhouses were designed in 1994 to a developer located in the Southern region of Brazil. Clay roof and wood were the trend of that time. The constraints of the lot dictated the location of the units, and despite the limited space, the design allowed for vaulted-ceilings and a mezzanine opening the space. Just recently, the architect used the existing project footprint to update the project to a more contemporary style.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Brazil
My Role: Design and Project Architect

 
1994 | Clay Roof and lots of wood were used back then.
1994 | Clay Roof and lots of wood were used back then.
1994 | The limited space was used creatively allowing for vaulted ceilings and a mezanine.
1994 | The limited space was used creatively allowing for vaulted ceilings and a mezanine.
1994 | 1st. Floor Plan | Design Development
1994 | 1st. Floor Plan | Design Development
1994 | 2nd. Floor Plan | Design Development
1994 | 2nd. Floor Plan | Design Development
1994 | Sections and Elevations | Design development phase
1994 | Sections and Elevations | Design development phase
2014 | Steel beams, juxtaposition of volumes and planes in a contemporary style.
2014 | Steel beams, juxtaposition of volumes and planes in a contemporary style.
2014 | Rythme of volumes, cadence of lines and dynamic visual guidelines.
2014 | Rythme of volumes, cadence of lines and dynamic visual guidelines.
2014 | The use of rusted iron finish materials contrast with the sleek lines of the metal structure.
2014 | The use of rusted iron finish materials contrast with the sleek lines of the metal structure.
2014 | Innovative design, interesting effect.
2014 | Innovative design, interesting effect.