All too often, functional buildings have little more to say than (in my best robotic voice) “This is a functional building.” Some of my favorite designs are those that recognize the beauty inherent in everyday functions. C+S Associati’s water filtration plant in Venice, Italy is a fine example.
Integrating beautifully with a rather linear landscape of canals and artichoke fields, the thick walls are reminiscent of the old Austrian fortress that once protected the lagoon.
Functional, beautiful, and celebrating everything that is inherent to its landscape and the processes housed within, it’s no wonder it’s won several awards.
[via ArchDaily]
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