530 Dickens是一个新的四个单元的多户建筑，旨在为其周围环境中已经建立的建筑对话作出贡献。它位于一条美丽的绿树成荫的街道上，依偎在两座值得注意的住宅之间，它们分别代表了我们城市历史的两个时期。由于1871年的芝加哥大火和随后的街道重新规划，该建筑场地的形状相当不典型。南部的人行道边缘保持了芝加哥平均的地段尺寸，但当它向后方开放时，该地产的阶梯和宽度也随之扩大。

530 Dickens is a new four-unit multi-family building that aims to contribute to an already established architectural dialogue within its neighborhood context. It is situated on a beautiful tree-lined street, nestled between two noteworthy dwellings which respectively represent two periods of our city’s history. As a result of the Chicago fire of 1871 and subsequent street re-planning, the building site is rather atypical in shape. The southern pedestrian edge maintains an average Chicago lot dimension, yet the property steps and widens as it opens up toward the rear.

在一个相邻建筑直接位于地产线上的场地上建造四个带有专用停车场的复式单位的任务，产生了一个意想不到的项目结果。我们利用侧院的后退作为外部循环走廊，将主要的垂直内部循环设置在建筑占地面积的中间，也就是计划中的宽阔部分。在这个入口通道中，我们考虑了现有建筑墙体提供的诗意的机会，作为行人体验的一部分。新的和旧的芝加哥砖石的并列，给房主和游客都留下了持久的印象。

Tasked to construct four duplex units with dedicated parking on a site with adjacent buildings located directly on the property line yielded an unexpected project outcome. We utilized the side yard setback as an exterior circulation corridor, locating the primary vertical interior circulation at the middle of the building footprint, the wider section of the plan. In this entry procession, we considered the poetic opportunities offered by the existing building walls as part of the pedestrian experience. Juxtaposing the new with the old Chicago masonry leaves a lasting impression on both the homeowner and the visitor.

此外，该建筑被组织成一系列重叠的俄罗斯方块式的居住空间。寝室位于建筑物最窄的前部，而居住空间则被放置在后面，那里的地势相当开阔。这种安排使我们能够有效地分配所需的建筑面积，满足分区的高度限制，同时在这个边界地段最大限度地利用日光。此外，这种堆叠方式在为每个居住空间提供景观和光线方面是最理想的，可以捕捉到所有四个方向。阳台和露台被整合在建筑的两端，促进了与周围环境的社交联系，并为每个单元的交叉通风创造了机会。

Furthermore, the building is organized as a series of overlapping Tetris-like dwelling spaces. The sleeping rooms are located towards the front, the narrowest section of the building, while the living spaces were placed at the back, where the lot opens up considerably. This arrangement enabled us to efficiently distribute the required building area, meeting zoning height constraints while maximizing daylight within this bounding lot. In addition, this stacking approach was optimal in providing views and light in each living space, capturing all four orientations. Balconies and terraces are integrated at both ends of the building, promoting social connectivity with the surrounding context and creating opportunities for cross ventilation within each unit.

这座建筑的外向读数是经过仔细考虑的，因为它的形式和规模从附近的许多有利位置都可以看到。我们取消了正面、侧面和背面的正式概念，而是将建筑视为对内部和场地规划考虑的正式回应，并结合如何与我们正在建设的地方相联系的问题。我们以周围的砖石和铁制品的材料语言为基础，以一种现代和合理的方式将两者结合起来。我们考虑到周围的大树能够在前面的砖石剪力墙上画出雕塑般的阴影，在一年中创造出类似壁画的条件，从而强调这个地方的现有品质。

The outward reading of this building was carefully considered as its form and scale are visible from many vantage points within the neighborhood. We removed the formal notion of the front, side, and rear as part of the conversation, but rather thought of the building as a formal response to interior and site planning considerations, combined with the question of how to connect with the place that we are building in. We built upon the surrounding material language of masonry and ironwork, bringing the two together in a contemporary and sensible way. The large surrounding trees were considered for their ability to paint sculptural shadows on the front masonry shear wall, creating mural-like conditions throughout the year, thus emphasizing the existing qualities of the place.

在我们的心目中，530狄更斯大楼需要有属于这里的感觉，同时也标志着它在时间上的位置，并在未来的许多年里成为一个善意的邻居。

In our minds, the 530 Dickens building needed to feel like it belonged here, while also marking its place in time and becoming a well-intentioned neighbor for many years to come.

Architects: Vladimir Radutny Architects
Area : 10500 ft²
Year : 2020
Photographs :Mike Schwartz Photography
Manufacturers : Arclinea, Archisesto, Jeld Wen
Structural Engineering : Louis Shell Structures
Main Contractor : G Corp
HVAC : One World Consulting
Design Architect : Vladimir Radutny Principal
Project Architects : Ryan Sarros, Fanny Hothan Associates
Client : Ranquist Development Group
City : Chicago
Country : United States