Excerpt: Surrounded by lush greenery, Aruvi, a residence by Casa Design Studio, seamlessly blends into its landscape, creating a serene atmosphere. Its design and functionality are influenced by the elevated site context, which provides a sense of seclusion while offering stunning views of the natural surroundings. The two-story design balances visual connectivity and individual privacy, creating a tranquil haven for residents.
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[Text as submitted by architect] Nestled against a gently flowing stream, the residence offers breathtaking views of the stream from both the terrace area of the first floor and the verdant, grassy yard below. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the natural landscape, the home seamlessly blends into its environment, creating a peaceful and picturesque setting.
Site context plays a crucial role in shaping the design and functionality of a residential building. It acts like a blueprint, influencing various aspects of the structure and significantly impacting the living experience it offers. Perched upon an elevation from the main road, the building enjoys a distinct advantage in terms of privacy. This elevated position effectively shields the residents from prying eyes and unwanted sounds, fostering a sense of seclusion from the public domain and creating a tranquil haven within the home.
The two-story design fosters a unique balance between visual connectivity and individual privacy. Upon entering the residence, one encounters a spacious hall that unfolds into a designated zone. This zone cleverly integrates public, semi-private, and private spaces, with the public area (living room) distinguished by a vertical wooden element.
This element serves a dual purpose: facilitating seamless movement throughout the space while simultaneously creating a sense of enclosure for the public area, fostering a comfortable gathering space. Linear planning in this residential design offers the advantage of maximizing connectivity and flow between spaces. By arranging rooms or zones in a sequential layout along a central space, linear planning creates clear sightlines and promotes easy movement.
This translates into a feeling of openness and spaciousness. Additionally, linear planning in the design allows for better natural light distribution as windows and doors are strategically placed along the extended lines created by the layout. This approach fostered a sense of fluidity and a welcoming atmosphere throughout the residence. The spaces have been meticulously designed to create a sense of visual connectivity, ensuring each area is linked to the others through sightlines and design elements. This fosters a feeling of openness and flow throughout the entire space.
The south-facing sloping roof in this design offers a multitude of benefits for creating a comfortable and energy-efficient living space. By directing the sun’s rays away from the building’s thermal envelope, the slope significantly reduces heat gain. This translates to cooler interior temperatures, naturally mitigating the harsh summer heat and minimizing reliance on energy-intensive air conditioning systems.
This passive cooling approach fosters a more sustainable and cost-effective living environment, while simultaneously contributing to a more pleasant microclimate within the residence. The spaces have been meticulously designed to create a sense of visual connectivity, ensuring each area is linked to the others through sightlines and design elements. This fosters a feeling of openness and flow throughout the entire space.
To bathe the first-floor passage in soft, natural light, a slit window has been incorporated into the wall. This subtle design element allows for natural illumination without sacrificing privacy or compromising the feel of the space. Instead of using the main entrance, a convenient opening in the dining area, which is close to the kitchen, allows residents to access the house directly.
This creates a secondary entry point for added convenience. The first-floor balcony is strategically positioned to offer a breath-taking panorama, encompassing both the flowing stream and the vast surrounding landscape. This placement allows you to enjoy the beauty of both intimate and expansive views, maximizing the connection between the house and its environment.
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