Completed in September 2023, Marga 2 is a newly built residential development comprising 85 apartment units, designed to respond to the growing need for high-quality and sustainable multi-family housing within an evolving urban context.
The architectural brief called for a building that is compact, functionally efficient, and visually coherent—able to offer comfort to its inhabitants while contributing positively to the surrounding cityscape. The design response was rooted in formal clarity and a rigorous compositional logic.
The building is conceived as a clean, monolithic volume, articulated by a modular grid of recessed window openings. These openings are deeply framed in white aluminum, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, while enhancing thermal performance. A ventilated façade cladding system was chosen for its durability, energy efficiency, and minimal maintenance requirements.
Interior layouts are based on functional clarity, with optimal orientation and cross-ventilation for each unit. Private and common areas are clearly defined, and circulation cores are minimized to maximize usable living space. Generous glazing allows for abundant natural light and visual connection with the surroundings.
From an urban perspective, Marga 2 adopts a quiet and rational stance. It aligns respectfully with the street edge, contributing a sense of order and calm to its context. Its restrained material palette and simple geometry avoid stylistic excess, instead embracing proportion, rhythm, and material honesty as lasting values.
Sustainability considerations are embedded in the design: deep-set windows provide passive shading; the ventilated façade reduces heat gain; and durable materials extend the building’s life cycle. The architectural team maintained a close collaboration with engineers and contractors to ensure a faithful translation of the design intent into built form.
Marga 2 is an example of contemporary housing where architecture serves both the inhabitant and the city—through form, function, and a deep respect for context and time.
The architectural brief called for a building that is compact, functionally efficient, and visually coherent—able to offer comfort to its inhabitants while contributing positively to the surrounding cityscape. The design response was rooted in formal clarity and a rigorous compositional logic.
The building is conceived as a clean, monolithic volume, articulated by a modular grid of recessed window openings. These openings are deeply framed in white aluminum, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, while enhancing thermal performance. A ventilated façade cladding system was chosen for its durability, energy efficiency, and minimal maintenance requirements.
Interior layouts are based on functional clarity, with optimal orientation and cross-ventilation for each unit. Private and common areas are clearly defined, and circulation cores are minimized to maximize usable living space. Generous glazing allows for abundant natural light and visual connection with the surroundings.
From an urban perspective, Marga 2 adopts a quiet and rational stance. It aligns respectfully with the street edge, contributing a sense of order and calm to its context. Its restrained material palette and simple geometry avoid stylistic excess, instead embracing proportion, rhythm, and material honesty as lasting values.
Sustainability considerations are embedded in the design: deep-set windows provide passive shading; the ventilated façade reduces heat gain; and durable materials extend the building’s life cycle. The architectural team maintained a close collaboration with engineers and contractors to ensure a faithful translation of the design intent into built form.
Marga 2 is an example of contemporary housing where architecture serves both the inhabitant and the city—through form, function, and a deep respect for context and time.
