SD Residence | Tissellistudioarchitetti

SD Residence, image courtesy of Tissellistudioarchitetti

SD Residence - Elevation North East, drawing courtesy of Tissellistudioarchitetti

Italian architectural firm Tissellistudioarchitetti has completed a residential building with 28 flats located in Cesena (FC)-Italy. The clean and strong elevational statement features double ‘C’ interlocked each other which emphasized by contrast colors, giving a strong architectural identity within the context.

+ Project description courtesy of Tissellistudioarchitetti

The aim of the project was to revitalize a dismissed industrial area with a residential building. The challenge was to work within the parameters of good design and a low budget to provide the city with quality architecture while respecting the commercial space requirements of the client.

SD Residence, image courtesy of Tissellistudioarchitetti

The resulting project provides a substantial architectural impact with respect to the smaller buildings of the area that are characterized by a broad range of building styles. The decision to use a traditional structure allowed the architects to focus their design energy on the details and the finances on finishing material, which afforded the pursuit of innovative design.

SD Residence, image courtesy of Tissellistudioarchitetti

The complex characteristics of the site required a comprehensive and functional solution, taking into account the slope of the lot. The resulting building is composed of superimposed layers, developed longitudinally.

Each ‘layer’ has a specific designated use: the first level is reserved for parking, the second level contains more parking in addition to outside living space, and the remaining levels are dedicated to the 28 residential units. A system of ramps and pedestrian walkways unifies the structure and provides pedestrian and vehicular access to all levels.

SD Residence, image courtesy of Tissellistudioarchitetti

The elevation integrates with the surrounding area while maintaining a strong architectural identity. Wide balconies run the entire length of the building to emphasize the horizontal progression of the structure while providing access to the rear residential units. As a play on depth, two bands enclose the structure in a unique graphic gesture, providing order to an otherwise fragmentary façade and serving as the identifying symbol of the building.

+ Project credits / data

Project:
SD Residence

Typology:
residential building with 28 flats

Location:
via Magellano, via Fiorenzuola, Cesena (FC)-ITALY
google earth
44° 8’2.07″N
12°15’51.35″E

Design firm:
tissellistudioarchitetti
Cesena (FC)

Filippo Tisselli, Cinzia Mondello, architects

Collaborators:
Filippo Tombaccini, Flavia Benigni, Elena Fantoni, architects

Chronology:
design_
january-may 2006

built
april 2007-september 2009

+ All images and drawings courtesy of Tissellistudioarchitetti