PROFILE

Founded in Paris by Germain Bouchon, Franck Dibon and Olivier Misischi in 2009, RAMDAM is a small idea-driven architectural practice. 'The studio developed naturally out of our attachment to public spaces,' says Dibon, 'our name is designed to evoke the effervescence of the Bazaar, the image of a town that is open, free, unrestricted and full of contrast.' RAMDAM's deliberate strategy of cultural blending underpins their laissez-faire approach to use; future changes and alterations are positively encouraged. Proposals like the BeTwin Passive Townhouses illustrate their preoccupation with intelligent green solutions that also add a playful visual pluralism to the modern city.

THE DOMINO HOUSE

With a knowing nod to one of Le Corbusier's most celebrated conceptual ideas, RAMDAM's Maison Domino is a deconstruction of the traditional terrace, featuring a monolithic block 'whose stability depends on the stability of its neighbours'. Set at an alarming angle, the idea is to evoke the sense of flux and change within the city, with the infill site playing a critical role. Those canted voids created by the house's tipped rectangular form don't go to waste either - they're designed to function as passageways, parking, small stores, cellars or storage, as the need arises. Solar panels can festoon the sloping roof, which also scoops up rainwater for irrigation and recycling.


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