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Successful developments have always leveraged well-honed instincts to select their right moment and place to build.

Spatialconnection(s) driving distinction is our ability to differentiate projects in their respective markets. Our team create projects that works at three levels simultaneously: the user, the owner, and the city. They enhance the experience of work and culture, seek to drive operational efficiency and return of investment, while maximizing sustainable performance.

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Spatialconnection(s) is an emerging contemporary design practice led by Dario Donato, with professional experience in the field of architecture and design.Founded in 2009 has established collaborative links with academic institutions as well as with leading international architects around the world. Working on complex projects at all scales and sectors setting-up a methodology work-flows among data, communication and given limitations such us budget and time to archive its innovative design. In order to create successful architectural objects, their spatial and behavioural expression has to be designed in a way that fully opens up the possibilities of interaction with their environment and articulate adaptive correlations between object and context, volume/façade and environmental parameters, between the variously differentiated subsystem within the building.

SpatialConnection(s) is essentially attentive to the new digital culture,

continuing an exploration into experimental generative design processes and fabrication systems which are critically focused on the design of integrated urban infrastructures and architecture as adaptable framework for perpetually shifting economic, sociopolitical and cultural conditions within the city.

Computation design as method of investigation and optimization for the alternative forms of engineered architecture, interactive and urban scapes owing to its analytical computational driven approach.Research’s vision is specifically geared towards developing strategic design methodologies via computation/interaction design tools, and techniques to produce socially, environmentally, economically performative design solutions for demonstrating their buildability.Our diverse cultural and disciplinary background has supported our expanding portfolio of international experience in China, Russia, Germany, South Korea, …

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Nothing happens in living Nature that does not bear some relation to the whole. The empirical evidence may seem quite isolated, we may view our experiments as mere isolated facts, but this is not to say that they are , in fact, isolated. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1972)

In nature, the totality of the developmental sequence of a biological system from origination to mature state as well as the evolution of morphological structures is called morphogenesis. In morphogenetic processes system intrinsic information and material capacities interact with environmental influences

and forces to create ever more complex organizations, forms and structures. This increasing morphological differentiation, the summary process of each system-element’s response and adaptation to its location within the overall system and its surrounding environment, results in the astounding functional integration, performative capacity and material resourcefulness ever present in nature, even in the simplest of organisms. In this way, growth and adaptation are continuous processes of reconstruction resulting in increasingly heterogeneous and hierarchically structured systems.

With a staff of talented architects and administrators, Spatialconnection(s) is able to develop projects from concept design, feasibility studies, preliminary design, design development, construction design. It is in this territory that Spatialconnection(s) is specialized in shopping malls, hotels, residences, offices, towers, masterplanning service

and product design.Spatialconnection(s) constantly maintains an active collaboration with architectural associated firms , structural engineers, landscape designers and consultants, who over the years have made possible to develop successfully our portfolio.

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– architectural, interior and product design;– masterplanning, including guidelines, planning, delivery, and implementation;– engineering;– research and development of technology strategy to maximize client investements;– technical specification;– support for planning permit applications;– construction and site management.

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Spatial Service dario donato,founder and design Principal of Spatialconnection(s). He completed his masters research in Archtectural Engineering at University of Pisa (Italy).

He has practiced in offices in Italy, China, The Netherlands. He has worked as design architect on several high profile projects including Gousen Securities Tower , Shenzhen with studio Fuksas in Rome, Wisdom Valley with Nbbj and University Church in Liepzig (Germany) for Erick van Egeraat plus some prize winning competitions.

Through academic research, teaching and practice, Dario continues an exploration into experimental generative design processes and fabrication systems which are critically focused on the design of integrated urban infrastructures and architecture as adaptable framework for perpetually shifting economic, sociopolitical and cultural conditions within the city.Dario currently pursues this line of research at INARCH (National Institute of Architecture) in Rome for the MASTER EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES where is the teacher of Scripting and Computational Geometry class since 2012. He has taught with several courses and workshops at institutions including the graduate course at IUAV Faculty of Design.

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MASTERPLAN & URBAN PLANNINGWisdom Valley

GROSS FLOOR AREA (SQM)

GFA ABOVE GROUND (SQM)

271.692

169.639PODIUM (SQM)

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Nanjing is an active city always on the move, always advancing. With a rich history and a brilliant future Nanjing has evolved to become a leading center for investment and growth. Through generations this city has proven to be among the most desirable locations in China. It is a land that integrates mountains, lakes, plains. Today Nanjing is a center of commerce, ranked 4th of top business cities in China. Nanjing is now poised for a vision of the next great development in Gulou. We propose an urban vision that will bring a great new experience to the fast growing Gulou district. This vision for Nanjing gulou points towards a

great future urban center. This vision is bold. This vision focuses on creating great and unforgettable experiences. This vision gives a flexible framework for continued growth.This vision creates a powerful landmark gateway identity connecting the city to the Yangtze river. Investment will be attracted by the high quality built environment. New opportunities will be created for business and individuals to thrive. The high tech and sustainable development will become an international benchmark. This vision sets new standards of higher quality of life and prosperity.

PROJECT LOCATION

Nanjing, China

TOWER - MIX USEGousen securities tower Guosen securities building project is located in b116-0080 plot (the northwest corner at the intersection point of Mingtian road and Fuhua road), central Futian district, Shenzhen. The land is adjacent to Mingtian road in the east, adjacent to the Fuhua road in the south, adjacent to the planned branch road inside the plot in the northwest direction. The total land area is 5454.78 square meters.the total construction area of this project is about 80000 square meters, where the business area is about 12000 square meters and the office area is about 68000 square meters.

The total height of building is 199.9 m, where 47 storey above ground, 4 storey underground. The project was born from the intention to create a new concept of vertical public space for the tower. A three-dimensional void will be arranged along the facades giving a dynamic image to the building and creating different public scenarios for the offices.The design of the void shape explores the relation between the podium and the vertical section of the tower with diagonals spaces and fluxes that create a vertical tension in the full height of the tower.

TOTAL BUILDING AREA (SQM)

BUSINESS AREA (SQM)

80.000

12.000GENERAL OFFICE AREA (SQM)

UNDERGROUND AREA (SQM) HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING

570.000 199.90

60.200

PROJECT LOCATION

Shenzhen, China

The entry lobby in the ground floor is designed for multiple tenancies and will have separate entrances/exits for the rental offices and the company offices. Both entrances will be placed in the North Façade of the Tower in relation to the main green public area of the district. The entrance for the Lease offices will be placed in the North-West corner of the tower close to the commercial area and the pedestrian pass. Guosen Offices entrance will be placed in the North-East Corner with the most visible position and most clear relation with the volume of the tower to emphasize the status of the company and sense of property. The use of sky-lobbies

at different heights in relation to the entry lobby will create memorable and individualized reception areas for each tenant.In the ground floor, the commercial area is separated from the tower by a pedestrian pass North-South direction. There will be no commercial activity in the tower, keeping the identity of the tower façade and the commercial façade as clearly different areas. The retail space in the ground floor has direct access from the street while the other commercial levels of the podium have a central access from the pedestrian pass that leads into a hall with escalators.

Materiability of the tower is designed like a living organism in relation to the true needs of such structure, lightweight, adaptable, and breathable...

TOWER - MIX USEterminal 2 Incheon International AirportThe terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport will be a symbol of place, its soaring roof and organic form will celebrate the thrill and fantasy of flight and evoke traditional korean colors symbols and traditional architecture. The shape will be defined by a three pier airport shape with main bidirectional. The t2 enclose a floor area of 220.000 m2. It is composed in four different main floors following the different functions and programs.The main architectural feature is the woven skin which covers and links the terminal areas with the piers and the landside. This skin transforms as a canopy for the terminal as well

and continuous to shelter the traffic centre by covering the main curb side providing a protected pedestrian and traffic area. The appearance is dominated by the folded skin with a lively play of openings. The glazed zones are providing natural light from the top to the terminal building while the pier area is characterized by the transparent open horizontal parts of the skin.The organic form of the Incheon International Airport creates the beauty of harmony with the surrounding nature and integrates the korean culture in its architectural language.

PROJECT LOCATION

Incheon, South Korea

TOTAL FLOOR AREA (SQM)

GFA ABOVE GROUND (SQM)

2.379.334

650.000ADJACENT FACILITIES (SQM)

LAYOUT (SQM) HEIGHT TERMINAL (M)

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TOWER - MIX USEterminal 2 Incheon International AirportThe new China Expo Complex Shanghai is a remarkable landmark design with a very clear organization. Its main architectonical elements is the woven landscape of its three roofs.The roofs are defining the different areas of the fairy and give each one an own strong character. Its centre element is the east west main axis with its dynamic honeycomb shell around which are located the four characteristic fairy pavilions with their iconic roof shape. The third roof is covering the service centre and the shopping mall together with the diamond centre. The main east west axis is underlining the

main pedestrian way in an elevated floor with a fantastic transparent honeycomb glass roof which gives a various many plurality of internal and external views. In its verticality the roof is a dynamic landscape which goes up and down and reaches also the visitor levels. Their double curved aluminum roof with its rhombic skin has a high point in the middle what gives this iconic smooth dome shape. Its surface appearance is characterized by the rhombic glass window pattern which provides the inner exhibition halls with natural light.

PROJECT LOCATION

Shanghai, China

GROSS FLOOR AREA (SQM)

GFA ABOVE GROUND (SQM)

1.899.000

1.789.000PAVILION AREA (SQM)

SUPPORT FACILITY AREA (SQM) GREEN AREA RATIO

570.000 0.14%

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EDUCATIONUniversity church LeipzigThe new building for the University of Leipzig, is situated on the site of the former Pauliner church, the only church to remain undamaged during the war, yet later demolished in 1968 during the former gdr regime. This fourth building section of the university redevelopment comprises a gross volume of 133.000 cubic meters and consists of three main elements: the aula, the main building, and the audimax.The aula with vestry, a contemporary interpretation of the former university church, is a multifunctional space with 930 square meters of gross floor area. The new building - like the original church - will be used for church services as well as for academic ceremonies, concerts

and scientific conferences. The upper floors above the aula house 8.650 square meters of institutional space. The main building hosts the university’s representative areas, art collection, institute facilities and administrative functions within 13.600 square meters. The 730 square meters audimax has capacity for 790 students. The building ensemble enables the reintegration of the university campus into Leipzig’s city fabric. The university will represent itself with a new and strong appearance at leipzig’s heart, the augustusplatz, whilst respecting the existing city structure and making reference to the history of the site.

PROJECT LOCATION

Leipzig, Germany

VOLUME (cM)

AULA CHURCH (SQM)

133.000

930INSTITUTIONAL SPACE (SQM)

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTION (SQM) AUDIMAX (SQM)

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ART & CULTUREGulou 2 shopping mallGreat places go together with great experiences.In Gulou with programs of headquarter offices, 5-star business hotel, class a commercial office, riverfront retail, soho office, we have all the elements to build a thriving urban center. But it’s not enough to just have mix using. A project needs to promote interface and exchange between these uses. Shared experiences help build relationships and open new opportunities.

To become a thriving and innovative urban center, Nanjing Gulou needs to create great experiences. Experiences of contrast- exciting and calming, fast paced and contemplative. Experiences of living, working, shopping, playing in an urban space. Experience of discovery where each visit is different. A memorable experience has the power to transform a city and establish a destination.

PROJECT LOCATION

Nanjing, China

GROSS FLOOR AREA (SQM)

GFA ABOVE GROUND (SQM)

1.899.000

1.789.000PAVILION AREA (SQM)

SUPPORT FACILITY AREA (SQM) GREEN AREA RATIO

570.000 0.14%

447.300

RESIDENTIALMercury Villa

The villas are orientated in such a way that they obtain the best sun exposure for the living area and are provided with maximum privacy towards the adjacent buildings. Variable shutters offer additional privacy. Access to the houses is via the underground system with wide roads and sidewalks. Warm materialization and light as a main design element create lobby-like access spaces. The separation between living space

(above ground) and accesses (underground) enable a high-density development as well as a high quality environment. Through the integration of these main issues into the design of the development, the housing creates multiple spatial and site specific relationships allowing the residents a diversity of choices for luxurious living.

PROJECT LOCATION

Moscow, Russia

GROSS FLOOR AREA (SQM)

GFA UNDERGROUND (SQM)

2100

800POOL AREA (SQM)

FLOOR UNDERGROUND FLOOR ABOVE GROUND

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HOSPITALITYperfect Dream Hotel *****The form takes origins from design considerations of efficiency and optimization of the layout of views in the direction east-west. Here is a dual configuration bar, opens creating a highly interesting embryonic space where the user can be connected from one side to the other of the building as if it were on a suspended structure.The wings come so connected with bridges

of connections with performance plastic play throughout the interior, creating synergies and opposed the composition of external facades with internal ones. Colors, material and tessellation, emphasize even more contrast and beauty of an architectural body, pure externally and organic internally .Perfect Dream Hotel will be a five-stars that remains impressed in the minds of its visitor.

PROJECT LOCATION

Jeddah, KSA

GROSS FLOOR AREA (SQM)

FOOTPRINT AREA (SQM)

25.072

1.253BUILDABLE INDEX (%)

HEIGHT (M) BAYS (No.)

84.30 240

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to help clients use design to encourage and accomplish change,

Spatialconnection(s) has developed and adopted certain methods, or tools, that are

not part of the traditional design tool box.

Spatialconnection(s) has discovered that by using these “change tool” in concert with the

design tools, it is possible to design buildings that transform

the way enterprises of all sort work.

Explore the Experience It demonstrated how innovation, performance, collaboration, and transformation are engaging the business and the design world in a conversation.

EDUCATIONKing Abdullaziz University - toursim InstituteCreating new dynamic possibilities for the building through a re-design of the courtyard and the spaces that overlook it. The court is presented as a excavated volume within the building with enormous formal and functional potentialities.The design proposals are based in the following keywords:Art and TechnologyForm and FuctionBeaty and PurposeVision and Performance

PROJECT LOCATION

Jeddah, KSA

SITE AREA (SQM)

GFA ABOVE GROUND

38.700

22.550INNER COURT AREA (SQM)

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In the proposal there is a slight changing of the position of certain spaces. In particular, the two stores are designed close to the upper right corner of the court, built up with transparent glass walls and specialized in typical food and beverage typical of any part of the world. The prayer room and the print shop are moved behind the lifts at the right side of the entrance. This allows to have a direct access from outside as well as from inside.At the entrance is removed the current filter and two revolving doors are designed as separation

from ouside parking lots and sidewalk to inside spaces. The restyling gives more visual and free /sitting area to the reception, and a better differantion of the internal decoration for the room located in the lower left side. The location and type of some doors has been changed, allow to have more free walls for print art wall or photography/art exhibit. The court is fully open and in communication with adjacent spaces, becoming a place of transit, parking, dining, and overthrow all the circulation and viewership barriers. On the first

floor the offices will have a gallery on the court allowing a continuous circulation, an immediate communication with the cafeteria, instead the balconies of the hotel rooms are separeted each other.

The design proposal incorporates a geometric typical cladding element of old Jeddah houses. The court is covered and decorated with gold metal cushions that increase the quality of the building itself as well as the feeling of the user into the court.

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The aim of the project is to create a peninsula that is the center of gravity where all the functions can rotate around. The kitchen becomes the functional connection between the living and sleeping area, spread all around. Its curved shape, allows the creation of a branch immediately in front, projecting the right side, a large living room with its bar, a balcony and dining area, plus the kitchen.

On the left side towards the sea was emphasized to the design of the master bedroom; a large space that welcomes the jacuzzi overlooking the sea, a dressing room and a private bathroom. The play of forms that have produced the project is projected on the ceiling and on the floor, where the alternation of white and gold coloring, as well as the reflective surface of the resin alternated mosaics, making a space unique.

PROJECT LOCATION

Jeddah, KSA

GROSS FLOOR AREA (SQM)

VOLUME (CBM)

770

1.820OPEN AREA (SQM)

FLOOR (No) NUMBER OF ROOMS (No)

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30

HOSPITALITY & RETAILDunes centerThe DUNES Center will become a highly recognized city landmark that will draw people from throughout the city and the region, with its unique, top-end shopping spaces and entertainment facilities as well as high quality residential areas within a thriving community.

Towers stand like two stones shaped by the wind of the desert and are incorporated by a plate

tectonic sculptural consists of surface variations, openings, folds. Large cracks open on the long sides of the mall and the water emerges like an oasis. The mall is dressed in a transparent ETFE with bright white edges that overnight changes look through a specific progettazone lighting. Filaments of light that draw contour lines in space by changing their color gradient along the route.

PROJECT LOCATION

Jeddah, KSA

SITE AREA (SQM)

GFA FLOOR GROUND (SQM)

120.000

84.533HEIGHT TOWER ONE (M)

HEIGHT TOWER TWO (M) HEIGHT PODIUM (M)

71 25

125

MASTERPLAN & URBAN PLANNINGNova cityvillage

SITE AREA (SQM)

GFA ABOVE GROUND (SQM)

90.200

28.881LANDSCAPE (SQM)

PUBLIC BUILDING (No) PRIVATE UNITS (No)

23 120

29.508

The design of the village for foreigners incorporates in its process of analysis the study and the proposition of an architectural and urban character typical of the Italian cities, from roman age to the present.

The urban planning emerges from the overlapping of several layers which connect elements of different meaning and importance, such as gates, the main branches (Cardo and Decumano) and functions provided. The latter in fact want establish the birth of a new lifestyle, where residences are connected with public buildings for free time and leisure, entertainment

and culture, dining, shopping and services. This creates a neighborhood that lives 24 hours 24 where residents mix with users from outside, creating a multi cultural variety, also part of the community improvement.Particular role plays as we thought the lifestyle, according to a cycle of 24 hours divided into three time zones, each from a different functional response to the user; as well as a predominte role was coated in landscape design, offering a village, as a great “golf resort” and where the inhabitant could enjoy the beautiful nature in its totality, trees, lawns, lakes..like an element of well-being in urban fabric.

PROJECT LOCATION

Jeddah, KSA

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