https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2970 en-us After decades studying its architecture, Peter Eisenman finally builds in Italy.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14282 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14282-residenze-carlo-erba-by-eisenman-architects-and-degli-esposti-architetti The undulating building sits within a quiet residential neighborhood. Its travertine base subtly contrasts with the Carrara-marble upper floors. Photo © Maurizio Montagna The undulating building sits within a quiet residential neighborhood. Its travertine base subtly contrasts with the Carrara-marble upper floors. Photo © Maurizio Montagna The southern tip of the structure incorporates a historic building. Photo © Maurizio Montagna One end culminates in a sharply pronounced open frame. Photo © Maurizio Montagna The alternating concave and convex forms create a dynamic presence. Photo © Maurizio Montagna The alternating concave and convex forms create a dynamic presence. Photo © Maurizio Montagna Bound by a 10-foot fence, the landscaping, designed by the architects, was meant to link to the public garden across the street. Photo © Maurizio Montagna Bound by a 10-foot fence, the landscaping, designed by the architects, was meant to link to the public garden across the street (shown). Photo © Maurizio Montagna 1910-Multifamily-housing-Residenze-Carlo-Erba-_-Milan-_-Eisenman-Architects-and-Degli-Esposti-Architetti-09.jpg An early rendering shows the building in context. Image courtesy Degli Esposti Architetti Apart from oak floors, apartment interiors were left bare for occupants to fit out. Photo © Maurizio Montagna Apart from oak floors, apartment interiors were left bare for occupants to fit out. Photo © Maurizio Montagna The lobby in the historic structure opens onto the piazza. Photo © Maurizio Montagna Many of the apartments feature generous outdoor spaces. Photo © Maurizio Montagna Many of the apartments feature generous outdoor spaces. Photo © Maurizio Montagna The fi rst idea was building a perimeter block with an interior courtyard (1). Due to zoning constraints, a single bent block is proposed with the required number of units (2). A single curved form gives the required number of units and the desired architectural rhythm (3). A tripartite block is introduced, of base, piano nobile, and attico (4). The architectural rhythm is articulated by vertical cores eliminating corridors (5). Development of the base fenestration (6). Carving away of the attico to produce duplex and triplex units (7). Restoration of the block form with the addition of metal frames (8). Image courtesy Eisenman Architects Image courtesy Eisenman Architects