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"The film follows the construction of the house. Step by step in slow rhythm the unique elements of the house are unveiled, such as forms, details, and its relationship with the landscape," writes Paola Ricco presenting "The Construction of Villa Além", now exclusively available on our VOD channel.

Challenged by Valerio Olgiati, in this film Ana Resende, Miguel C. Tavares, Rui Manuel Vieira, and Tiago Costa document the building process for a retreat house for the Swiss architect and his wife, against the unique landscape of the Portuguese region of Alenteyo.

"Throughout the film, Villa Além appears forever incomplete, forever under construction. The building process is a spectrum here, or perhaps, an excuse for an opportunity to document and experience a rare work.”

🎬Watch the trailer to the film on our website:
https://www.architectureplayer.com/clips/the-construction-of-villa-alem

🎞And rent the film from our Vimeo VOD channel:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/villaalem/437910963

The unveiling of a unique house. "The landscape of the Portuguese region of Alenteyo is unique. Somewhere near the coast, the Swiss architect Valerio Olgiati and his wife Tamara found a spot to build a house to live in for part of the year. Matching personal desires with one’s work life represents an achievement that should be do...

Third of a series of films commissioned by JKMM Architects to Tapio Snellman, "Apila – Municipal Library in Seinäjoki" is a two-minutes-long film that explores how a library has become the beating heart of a community.

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Living among books: on libraries and communities. "Apila – Municipal Library in Seinäjoki" by Tapio Snellman. Architecture by JKMM Architects. Story by Sara Marzullo.

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Living among books: on libraries and communities. Of all the things I could not do during the lockdown and the following phase '2', in which many institutions and businesses could re-open, the one I longed for the most was going back to my local library. I was able to return the books I borrowed in March and, eventually, request the ones I needed t...