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Living The Noom Housing by sanzpont [arquitectura]

Living The Noom Housing

Platinum A' Design Award Winner 2021

Living The Noom Housing by sanzpont [arquitectura] presents an aerial perspective revealing an extraordinary synthesis of organic architecture and tropical verdure, where curvilinear towers clad in vertical timber louvers rise like sculptural vessels from a lush jungle canopy, their sinuous forms suggesting the growth patterns of natural organisms rather than the rigid geometries of conventional construction. The compositional architecture employs a dynamic diagonal arrangement with the primary tower positioned in the upper left quadrant while a secondary structure occupies the right portion, creating an asymmetrical balance that guides the eye through layered spatial zones from the dense emerald forest background through the architectural midground to the luminous aquamarine pool dominating the foreground. The chromatic palette achieves remarkable harmony through an analogous scheme of warm ochres, raw siennas, and honey-toned timbers contrasted against the cool viridian, phthalo green, and emerald hues of cascading vegetation, while the cerulean and turquoise waters provide a striking complementary accent that anchors the composition's base. Natural zenithal illumination bathes the scene in brilliant tropical light, casting soft shadows beneath the louvered screens and creating dappled patterns where foliage filters sunlight onto timber decking. The spatial construction employs atmospheric perspective with crystalline clarity in the foreground pool area gradually softening into the verdant canopy beyond, establishing remarkable depth through overlapping architectural and botanical elements. Surface textures present a sophisticated dialogue between the linear rhythm of vertical timber slats, the organic softness of climbing vegetation, the reflective shimmer of water, and the matte solidity of solar panel installations crowning each tower. The integration of green walls transforms building facades into living vertical gardens, blurring boundaries between constructed and natural realms while the flowing organic forms suggest affinities with contemporary biomorphic architecture and sustainable design movements that honor ecological principles through material honesty and environmental responsiveness.

Living The Noom is a residential complex designed around three principles: wellness living, sustainability and flexible living. The complex consists of three buildings of five stories each, built with a concrete structure and an independent bamboo facade. Every floor is an open space that can be arranged in several apartment layouts with one, two or three bedrooms. Bioclimatic strategies include rainwater harvesting, greywater treatment, green roofs and solar panels. The buildings occupy 30 percent of the lot, so much of the existing vegetation is preserved.