The team leaded by architects Enrique Bares, Federico Bares, Nicolas Bares, Daniel Becker, Claudio Ferrari and Florencia Schnack, associated with architect Alejandro Rios obtained the third prize in the International ThysseKrupp Elevator 2009. A total of 4,651 architects in 2,967 teams, from 108 countries, had been qualified to compete in this year’s award, a record number in more than 10 years of existence of the prize.

Participants of the 2009 ThyssenKrupp Elevator Architecture Awards were required to propose a new Tall Emblem Structure at Za’abeel Park- Dubai. An emblem designed to add to the new face of Dubai, while promoting tourism, and other recreational, scientific and cultural activities.

In contrast with recent development of the metropolis showing noticiable inspiration in occidental modernity, this project intends to recover the true heritage of the United Emirates: the desert. The central park where the project is located represents the oasis and the new iconic monument stands like an actual mirage: a monumental phenomenon which dematerializes in light and reflections, becoming something weightless and etheral.

A complex acoustic and 3D Led system is incorporated in the structure. Thus, the whole building becomes an enourmous multimadia instrument, providing endless possibilities for artistic and innovative expressions. By enhacing the value of all the symbolism of desert, the “Mirage” reinforces Dubai´s position as one of the major touristic poles worldwide.

The Studio together with JL&A has been chosen between 11 experts teams to carry out a Diagnosis study of the seat of the French Embassy in Argentina, within the framework of Pluriannual Plan for restoration works of the diplomatic seat. The Ortiz Basualdo Palace houses the Embassy was designed by French architect Paul Pater in 1912.

Last november 11th the awards ceremony for the Punggol Waterfront Housing Design international competition took place in Singapore. The Guest of Honour was the Singapore Minister for National Development. The Studio´s proposal was shortlisted and awarded a Merit Prize.

The Studio is awarded a Merit Prize in the Two-Stage, Punggol Waterfront Masterplan & Housing Design Competition. Organized by the Housing Development Board of Singapore, the competition requested urbanism and architectural services to develop the first Public Housing Programme along the Punggol Waterway.  

Last friday October, 30th took place the awards ceremony for the National Postal Services Corporate Headquarters Competition. The ceremony took place at the Central Architects Society in Buenos Aires. The Studio was awarded first prize.

The Studio is awarded first prize in the national competition for the construction of the new Headquarters for the National Postal Services. The 50.000 square meters facility will become a new symbol for the city.