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evolutIon of the Project

the star box project has been chosen to be built.

however, during the discussions and the detailing

process, some elements had to be changed:

the door is still placed on the east wall, but in the

right part of the facades. When you enter the tower,

you are facing the core, so you have the choice to go

either to the fire place or up to the platforms.

the 7 platforms (instead of the stairs) are connected

to the main structure and to the core. they create a

journey up to the top. the last one is a net where you

can lay down and watch the stars. on each platform,

some wooden panels show information about the

sky and make the way to the top more attractive and

informative.

the structure is orientated directly to the south, as

this is the part og the sky where we can see most of

the stars at night.

the net is also oriented to the south and is therefore

a well suited place to contemplate about the universe

the shingles are burnt on both sides, making the

stargazing tower black. the complete structure is

still in natural wood, so the black shingles creates

a strong contrast and a specific architectural

experience. the feeling you have inside the tower is

unexpected and make the experience even stronger.

sItuatIon Plan

elevatIons

0 5 10m