Urban Future
Organization GLOBAL ARCHITECTURAL COLLECTIVE Architecture · Urbanism · Research architectures, urban systems
and spatial frameworks ACROSS CULTURES · CLIMATES · SCALES large-scale design with contextual intelligence urban-scale concepts
architectural-scale prototypes CONCEPT · PROTOTYPE · COMPUTATION · CARBON from strategic visions to built research generative design,
simulation and fabrication COMPUTATION · PERFORMANCE · PRODUCTION drivers of form, performance and construction carbon-positive
ecological architecture ENGINEERED TIMBER · BIO-BASED MATERIALS advanced assembly and low-carbon construction competitions, tenders
and invited commissions INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION strategic design for architecture and urbanism explore
Urban Future Organization PROJECTS · ABOUT · COLLABORATE ENTER THE PORTFOLIO CASA PLEMMIRIA SIRACUSA The design proposal aims to create a family home directed to views to the sea. The building is one of the first villas in Sicily made entirely of cross laminated timber (CLT). TINDARI AMPHITHEATRE VISITING CENTRE The project is the first prize winner in the 2-stage architectural competition for the Tindari Archeological park visiting center. The project is keeping a low profile tucked into the buff behind the ruin of the Greek amphitheatre site. The Messina Polycenter is a beacon, key hub and public event space of the open competition winning proposal for the Messina Masterplan. MESSINA POLYCENTER TENCHUANG TOWERS TENCHUANG HQ SHENZHEN BAY The design proposal aims at putting a touch of color back on the grey steel and glass skyline of Shenzhen. The facade is made up of glass and ceramics taking their inspiration from the historical use of terracotta, jade and glass. The project was done in collaboration with Erdegard Arkitekter. SIMONE GATTO LEMON FACTORY The Simone Gatto Lemon Factory is the laboratory an hospitality center for the research and development of citric extracts and essences. CLOUD CITIZEN SHENZHEN BAY Cloud Citizen proposes a large city-like building stretching the borders of personalization, communication and densification of architecture deemed necessary to approach the ideal of regenerative design. WORLD CUP COOLING TOWERS & FOOD OUTLETS The canopies are creating shade and and naturally ventilated space for a number of world cup fast food outlets. TENCHUANG TOWERS CASA NICOLA This house is situated perched on a steep hill overlooking the Mediterranean with views of the Aeolian Islands. The house is organized as a spiral around an internal void and vertical winter garden terminating in a generous roof terrace. THE VESSEL The Vessel Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Terrace The Vessel is a long and narrow building partially elevated from the undulating landscape arrayed as a detached terrace. The project was done with Strömbro Building Workshop TENCHUANG TOWERS CLOUD CITIZEN SHENZHEN BAY Cloud Citizen proposes a large city-like building stretching the borders of personalization, communication and densification of architecture deemed necessary to approach the ideal of regenerative design. The design proposal aims at putting a touch of color back on the grey steel and glass skyline of Shenzhen. The façade is made up of glass and ceramics taking their inspiration from the historical use of terracotta, jade and glass. The project was done in collaboration with Erdegard Arkitekter. TENCHUANG HQ SHENZHEN BAY SIMONE GATTO LEMON FACTORY The Simone Gatto Lemon Factory is the laboratory an hospitality center for the research and development of citric extracts and essences. CASA PLEMMIRIA SIRACUSA TENCHUANG TOWERS The design proposal aims to create a family home directed to views to the sea. The building is one of the first villas in Sicily made entirely of cross laminated timber (CLT). TINDARI AMPHITHEATRE VISITING CENTRE The project is the first prize winner in the 2-stage architectural competition for the Tindari Archeological park visiting center. The project is keeping a low profile tucked into the buff behind the ruin of the Greek amphitheatre site. Tollare Villas – Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Tollare Villas is a cross laminated timber (CLT) housing projects creating an interesting boundary condition to the street whilst at the same time making an intimate 60s period style interior. CLOUD CITIZEN SHENZHEN BAY Cloud Citizen proposes a large city-like building stretching the borders of personalization, communication and densification of architecture deemed necessary to approach the ideal of regenerative design. SIMONE GATTO LEMON FACTORY The Simone Gatto Lemon Factory is the laboratory an hospitality center for the research and development of citric extracts and essences. KRISTIANSAND PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER Located in Kristiansand, the Performing Arts Centre brings together the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra, Agder Theatre, and Opera South within a unified civic framework. The project operates as both icon and infrastructure, extending the public realm into the building while resolving complex urban and logistical conditions. HELSINKI MUSEUM OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN The design proposal aims to create a a modern museum with a lobby serving as a public living room of Helsinki. 1st Prize in 2-stage INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION Sarajevo NATIONAL CONCERT HALL The competition-winning concert hall embeds a 1,800-seat auditorium beneath a landscape park, creating three distinct foyers that draw visitors progressively underground. 1st Prize two stage open competition SARAJEVO NATIONAL CONCERT HALL The Vineyard concert hall auditoria is organized as a vortex with three entrances connected to the respective foyers. The acoustics was developed in collaboration with Arup's SoundLab. Visiting and Research and Development Center SIMONE GATTO LEMON FACTORY The Simone Gatto Lemon Factory is the laboratory an hospitality center for the research and development of citric extracts and essences. SWEDISH SHANGHAI EXPO PAVILLION SHANGHAI SWEDISH EXPO PAVILION 2012 Developed around the idea of fun as a driver of social interaction, inclusivity and cultural exchange, the project translates the informal Swedish pastime of bum sliding into a public architectural experience. CLT HOUSING KUMMINEN CLT HOUSING This urban cross-laminated timber (CLT) housing design reimagines the threshold between private and public life. By using staggered, cantilevered balconies. EOLIAN INN EOLIAN INN HOTEL & RESORT Completed redevelopment of an exising hotel and residential site on Capo Milazzo, exploring thermal performance, shading, privacy and a performative louver system as the main architectural strategy. SCIENCE MUSEUM Science Island — National Science & Innovation Centre Environmental systems, landscape strategies, timber construction and climate-responsive design are integrated into the visitor experience, making the centre a showcase for climate science, technological innovation and ecological public architecture. SCIENCE MUSEUM Environmental systems, landscape strategies, timber construction and climate-responsive design are integrated into the visitor experience, making the centre a showcase for climate science, technological innovation and ecological public architecture. Science Island — National Science & Innovation Centre Science Island — National Science & Innovation Centre SCIENCE MUSEUM Science Island — National Science & Innovation Centre Environmental systems, landscape strategies, timber construction and climate-responsive design are integrated into the visitor experience, making the centre a showcase for climate science, technological innovation and ecological public architecture. TENCHUANG TOWERS TENCHUANG HQ SHENZHEN BAY Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Invited competition proposal for Tenchuang HQ, a 241,400 sqm mixed-use headquarters campus combining offices, laboratories, studios, exhibition halls, retail, entertainment functions and a 4-star hotel. V1.12 NESTED HOUSE V1.12 Nested House V1.12 by UFO Architecture is a RIBA Future House finalist using CNC timber ribs, bespoke storage and split-level roof gardens in London.