Comments on: SOS Children’s Villages Lavezzorio Community Center / Studio Gang Architects

By: Buzz Leffelman

Buzz Leffelman — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:44:13 +0000

I saw a lecture by her and know the story behind the concrete, pretty fun. It is leftover concrete from for-profit development in Chicago’s loop. That is why there is not a uniform color. She asked the contractor to pour in a random fashion but they refused and asked her to come up with a seemingly random pour pattern and this is the result. Pretty resourceful and a great solution for such a tight budget and non-profit client.

By: DzetaB

DzetaB — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:44:05 +0000

it would be nice to share more info about how they use the materials. Very nice building

By: architecture guy

architecture guy — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:02:49 +0000

what is this, the zebra building?

By: jw

jw — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:24:34 +0000

the interior is kind of airy and light… i love what they have done with the layering of the various concrete materials- and having those layers reflect on the interior walls is even better. this seems like a space where children can run and laugh freely. it’s attractive.

By: StructureHub Blog

StructureHub Blog — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:18:54 +0000

Visionary? Maybe not. But they alright, certainly in light of the budgets that most community centers have for these things. I am more appreciative of their use of an elongated triangular lot. It seems folks always need reminding that “constraining” lot dimensions tend to provoke creativity and are not obstacles to good design. Ironically, I am surprised how little of the center’s design seemed influence by the outward dimensions of the lot.

By: Lucas Gray

Lucas Gray — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:30:52 +0000

I kind of like it. Its not amazing but it offers a new take on the concrete wall which is admirable.

By: One

One — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:25:22 +0000

Random, your critic is very random… this building is NOT sensatyional masterpiece nor great achievement but this is a daily wondereful…