Dual Building Strategy: Adding a Lightweight Structure Next to an Old Building
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Dual Building Strategy: Adding a Lightweight Structure Next to an Old Building

ArchiPrompt Editorial · 2026-08-04
Prompt
Design a public building inspired by Lacaton & Vassal's double-building strategy. Combine an existing heritage structure with a new complementary volume using lightweight construction, transparent envelopes, climate-buffer spaces, adaptable interiors, and restrained industrial materials emphasizing coexistence rather than replacement. A weathered brick hall standing untouched beside an exact twin built in polycarbonate and galvanized steel, the new volume glowing translucently, agricultural greenhouse detailing, gravel between the two, flat grey daylight, frontal composition showing both volumes, 35mm lens, architectural photography, ultra photorealistic, 8K

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