Archinect - News 2024-12-30T14:28:23-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150349274/mvrdv-unveils-plans-for-green-and-porous-residential-building-in-montevideo MVRDV unveils plans for green and porous residential building in Montevideo Synthia Wordsmith 2023-05-09T18:43:00-04:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0a/0a9474ca21760643c5b54908d22f7cb5.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The construction permit for <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/327/mvrdv" target="_blank">MVRDV</a>'s 15-story residential building "Ziel" in Montevideo, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/695673/uruguay" target="_blank">Uruguay</a>&nbsp;has been approved, marking the Dutch architectural firm's first venture in the country. The building, designed for developer IXOU in collaboration with executive architect Monoblock, is set to transform city living with its unique design centered around light, air, and green spaces.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d5/d51fcc6a6c55b6c76d3db7d248a69522.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d5/d51fcc6a6c55b6c76d3db7d248a69522.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>MVRDV Ziel &copy; MVRDV</figcaption></figure><p>Situated a block away from the ocean and adjacent to Villa Biarritz Park in the dense Punta Carretas neighborhood, the design of Ziel utilizes its deep plot and neighboring buildings' blind walls to create an open and permeable structure. The project includes a courtyard and a series of individual homes stacked loosely to ensure each apartment receives adequate sunlight, while extending the park's greenery throughout the structure.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ef/efe9f09fe48e3189486547de482905e4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ef/efe9f09fe48e3189486547de482905e4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>MVRDV Ziel &copy; MVRDV</figcaption></figure><p>Envisioned as a stack of country villas within a bustling city, the project includes 40 apartments, each with generous balconies or loggias. The ...</p>