Best Monolithic
Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is a Chilean island renowned for its monumental Moai statues. These large stone figures, carved by the Rapa Nui people between the 13th and 16th centuries, represent a significant Polynesian cultural achievement. The site offers insight into ancient engineering, social or...
Pezo von Ellrichshausen is an architecture and art studio founded in 2002 by Mauricio Pezo and Sofia von Ellrichshausen in Concepcion, Chile. The practice is known for houses and other structures organized through rigorous geometry, repeated modules, monumental volumes, and exposed materials such as...
Why this score?
Strong critical reputation for rigorous geometric houses and monolithic spatial studies; repetition and limited programmatic range temper acclaim.
Scoring methodology
The DMSF and DMSC are industrial double mechanical seals manufactured by the UK-based engineering firm AESSEAL. These components are specifically designed to prevent fluid leakage from pumps and other rotating equipment in demanding industrial environments. They feature a robust, monolithic construc...
Valerio Olgiati is a Swiss architect recognized internationally for his conceptual approach and minimalist, often monolithic built works. Operating from his practice in Flims, Switzerland, he designs structures characterized by stark geometric forms and exposed materials, particularly unfinished con...
