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Bardakhanova Champkins

Last year, we had the pleasure of partnering with Irina Bardakhanova and Nicholas Champkins which resulted in the creation of this simple yet magical animation about their radical and progressive architectural proposal.

Among our main goals were to show off the Universities’ interesting zig-zag rooftop structure and also to present to the viewers the vast diversity of materials they’ve incorporated into their design. This characteristic building most certainly gives a “sense of coolness” to the visitors, especially with the presence of the high-tech robotics and contemporary technology that resides in it.

Making a great architectural animation—especially for a new client—is always challenging yet needless to say hugely rewarding in the end. This time we had to make sure that it was not only an artistic movie to wow architects, but we also intended to help the jury experience the overall natural aura of the design. Having that smooth transition from the outside world of the trees that embrace the university—to the insides of the modern building, yet managing to preserve that “being in the woods” feel—is what we wanted to achieve.