Urban Future
Organization UFO ARCHITECTURE | 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). ONE OF THE FIRST CLT VILLAS IN SICILY First-prize winner in the two-stage architectural competition for the Tindari Archaeological Park Visitor Centre. The project keeps a low profile, carefully tucked into the bluff behind the ruins of the Greek amphitheatre. TINDARI GREEK AMPHITHEATRE VISITING CENTRE 1st prize in 2-stage competition The Messina Polycenter is a beacon, key hub and public event space of the open competition winning proposal for the Messina Masterplan. MESSINA POLYCENTER CONFERENCE & CONGRESS CENTER TENCHUANG HQ TOWERS INVITED COMPETITION ENTRY TENCHUANG HQ SHENZHEN BAY The proposal brings a touch of colour to Shenzhen’s grey steel-and-glass skyline. Its façade combines glass and ceramic elements, drawing on the material traditions of terracotta, jade and glass to create a more expressive urban presence. The project was developed in collaboration with Erdegard Arkitekter. SIMONE GATTO LEMON FACTORY The Simone Gatto Lemon Factory combines a laboratory and hospitality centre dedicated to the research and development of citrus extracts and essences. realized research & hospitality centre 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. top prize in international competition WORLD CUP COOLING TOWERS & FOOD OUTLETS The canopies provide shaded and naturally ventilated spaces for several World Cup fast-food outlets. WORLD CUP FAST FOOD OUTLETS DESIGN STUDY 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. REALIZED LUXURY VILLA OVERLOOKING THE EOLIAN ISLANDS THE VESSEL CLT TERRACE HOUSING 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 in close collaboration with Strömbro Building Workshop 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. top prize in international competition The proposal brings a touch of colour to Shenzhen’s grey steel-and-glass skyline. Its façade combines glass and ceramic elements, drawing on the material traditions of terracotta, jade and glass to create a more expressive urban presence. The project was developed in collaboration with Erdegard Arkitekter. TENCHUANG HQ SHENZHEN BAY TENCHUANG HQ TOWERS INVITED COMPETITION ENTRY SIMONE GATTO LEMON FACTORY The Simone Gatto Lemon Factory is a laboratory and hospitality centre dedicated to the research and development of citrus extracts and essences. realized research & hospitality centre 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). ONE OF THE FIRST REALIZED CLT VILLAS IN SICILY TINDARI GREEK AMPHITHEATRE VISITOR CENTRE First-prize winner in the two-stage architectural competition for the Tindari Archaeological Park Visitor Centre, the project keeps a low profile, carefully tucked into the bluff behind the ruins of the Greek amphitheatre. 1st prize in 2-stage competition 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. REALIZED CLT HOUSING 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. top prize in international competition SIMONE GATTO LEMON FACTORY The Simone Gatto Lemon Factory is the laboratory and hospitality centre for the research and development of citric extracts and essences. realized research & hospitality centre 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. entry in open design competition HELSINKI MUSEUM OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN The design proposal aims to create a modern museum of architecture and design with a lobby serving as a public living room of Helsinki. design study for the MAD in 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. laboratory and hospitality centre SIMONE GATTO LEMON FACTORY The Simone Gatto Lemon Factory is the laboratory and hospitality centre 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 MILAZZO EOLIAN MILAZZO HOTEL + RESIDENCES The project involved the adaptive reuse of an abandoned 1970s hotel on Capo Milazzo into the Eolian Milazzo Hotel + Residences. It explores thermal performance, shading, privacy and a performative louver system as the main architectural strategy. 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 Island | National Science & Innovation Centre 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 Island — National Science & Innovation Centre 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 Island — National Science & Innovation Centre 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. TENCHUANG HQ TOWERS INVITED COMPETITION ENTRY V1.12 CLT FINALIST IN THE RIBA FUTURE HOUSE AWARD 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.