Gregory Kovacs, design director, returns to the pages of back Window & Make magazine In his last November – December 2024 edition of Window & Make magazine. In his findings, it is examined how the facade design changes rooms and makes meaningful connections between humans, rooms and their environments.
Emphasis of its design philosophy, explains Gregory:
“Our approach is to ensure that facades are not only architectural elements, but also sensible participants in the social and spatial stories of their surroundings. “
A vision that is experienced rooted
With over 20 years of experience in architecture, interior and urban regeneration, Gregory was instrumental in providing landmarks across Asia. Specialized in adaptive reuse and sustainable development, it transforms below -average structures into living community centers.
Gregory's career milestones, its interdisciplinary design approach and its vision for sustainable architecture examines the interview. From his early recognition as Riba Goldfinger scholar for leading transformative projects at Benoy, his journey, embodies a relentless striving for sustainable innovation.
Transform cities through facade design
The article shows two exemplary projects that illustrate Gregory's vision of facades as dynamic, multisensorical elements of urban design:
Huafa Wuhan City Hub, China
A jagged facade integrates the retail, f&B and common rooms in a pedestrian -friendly street scene. Inspired by Wuhan's lively covenant, the design is brought into the articulation of humans in the large mass, which improves the rhythm and character of the urban environment.
Flower arm & Privileon mixed storms, India
This mixed project in Ahmedabad honors the rich architectural and industrial legacy of the city. Due to the harmonization of residential and trading elements, it creates a modern landmark that respects cultural roots and at the same time concerns contemporary urban needs.
The feature also shows Gregory's wider portfolio at Benoy and emphasizes the transformative potential of the facade design when improving urban identity and sustainability. Remarkable projects include Lotte Mall West Lake in HanoiPresent Resorts World Sentosa Expansion in SingaporePresent 18 cross in Singaporeand more.
The future of the facade design
With a view to the future, Gregory facades facades that combine sustainable sustainability, materiality and human experience. He also sees the next 20 years as a time of innovations in human -centered designs, carbon -negative materials and advanced facade technologies ''Humanistic 'products that include both the senses and emotions.
Inspire the next generation
In the interview, Gregory advised to use interdisciplinary opportunities and at the same time promote curiosity, adaptability and cooperation.
“Architecture is not just about buildings; It is about the stories, experiences and connections that you promote. Stay curious, be adaptable and never stop learning, ”he said.
Further insights can be found in the edition of November – December 2024 from November to 2024 Window & Make magazine:
https://wfmmedia.com/magazine/window-façade-magazine-india-novdec-2024/
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