The
commission is to develop a detached house concept design at a new island
township. It would have been much simpler to design a house that has no
cultural and architectural relevance. In this case, an island with no existing
buildings, the natural inclination will be to acknowledge the historical and
cultural context of the region. The result is a solution that integrated
vernacular sensibilities with modernism. While taking care in revisiting
practical design ideas from the past, the design of the spaces is unmistakably
modern.
The
footprint of the house is designed in relation to the position of the sun, the
sea views and practical usage. The floor plan reveals, from the entrance, a
sequence of increasingly larger spaces unfolding as you progress towards the
outdoor terrace with panoramic sea view. Designed to be a retreat, all sustainable
ideas are designed to be passive and economical viable and practical for mass
implementation. Solar panels provide the basic energy needs while storage tank
from harvesting of rainwater will supplement daily water usage. The intent is
to encourage a sustainable lifestyle to the general public and allow people
from the developing countries to understand the environmental implications of
their daily activities and actions.
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