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sought the solution that would most completely achieve unity.

For an easier understanding of the project, the following is an explana-

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tion of the phases and aspects of its solution: Around the vertical ac- cesses, located in the "core" of the building four apartments are arrang- ed so that each will have the best conditions of sun control, orienta- tion of breezes and views while at the same time retaining its pri- vacy.

ROOF FLOOR PLAN

These are the principal reasons for the setbacks and projections in the facades, which prevent intrusive views from the balcony of T3's* living room into the rooms of T2* and

vice-versa. Louvred screens that protect rooms and balconies from the horizontal rays of the sun (rising or setting) also contribute to this

privacy. Together all these elements the facade, the balconies and the louvred screens form the basic vocabulary of composition.

In keeping with these aims, the structure was so conceived to safe- guard the inner space of the apart- ments from the intrusive presence of any structural element.

Load Bearing Walls

All exposed beams define ward- robes, or thresholds or articulations of zones and/or spaces. The vertical elements of the structure are either dividing walls which are load bear- ing, or are inserted into the partition walls to define activity zones (be- tween the kitchen and pantry of T3, for example).

This concept of load bearing walls seemed to the structural engineer and ourselves to be the most con- venient because, as well as allowing for a greater freedom in planning. the system gives great rigidity to the building and extra wind resistance.

Where the layout of the apart- ments is concerned in T2 or T3 we seek to achieve the same objec- tives. These are: Direct connection

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