Description

A&I Residence stood as an introverted house situated in a dense residential neighbourhood. Facing west, the house needed protection from intense direct sunlight. The design features an asymmetrical pitch roof with a generous eaves hovering over the house providing needed shades. Openings kept minimum facing the front to avoid heat, giving the house an introverted character. Where an opening is necessary, a wooden lattice screen present to reduce direct sunlight without compromising natural lighting and visual access. While the house closed itself to the front, it opens towards the inside. The courtyard provide enough light for the house during the day, and the operable glass door gives way for cross ventilation, giving the house the ability to breath, minimizing the need of air conditioning. Textured render wall chosen as the exterior finishing. The natural grey color meant to reduce the intensity the sunlight reflection on the exterior wall, establishing a quiet tone. Wood materials used as doors, window screen, and floor finishing for the courtyard, giving the house an intimate sense of hospitality for the users. Concrete ventblocks presented to cover the flipped service area positioned in front of the house, reducing the visuals while also providing the needed airflow.

A&I Residence stood as an introverted house situated in a dense residential neighbourhood. Facing west, the house needed protection from intense direct sunlight. The design features an asymmetrical pitch roof with a generous eaves hovering over the house providing needed shades. Openings kept minimum facing the front to avoid heat, giving the house an introverted character. Where an opening is necessary, a wooden...