it may all sparkled off with a chinese poem.. but since then merticulously rationalised, and strategised.
its not about a built form. its about spaces..about connecting people and enhancing activities within spaces.
within the plinth size of a standard intermediate terrace of 20 feet by 55 feet, we have rearranged the space uses, and let it express as you see now.
despite the containment / cage / of the box environment within a city, the studio is designed to be naturally lit and ventilated. it expresses spaces in layers, sections and reflections.
and most important of all , link all these expression to livings and works.
working with time and seasons
perception of space varies according to the position of space and time of users.
infra backbone allows flexible modification and insertion of work station. the other side is intervention of nature elements. rain, air, light, green,..
from entrance hall way looking through the discussion room into air well
from entrance hall way looking through the discussion room into air well
overall view of ground floor studio
overall view of ground floor studio
seeing through the spaces in layer.
seeing through the spaces in layer. night view
looking from kitchen towards family area. night view.
light cuts into air well and into discussion room.
discussion room at night is a partially enclosed light box.
the air well is an " energiser" , charging the box/ house with energy of nature
curtain is used to mitigate element of nature. ie. light intensity, rain, moisture..
light cuts into air well makes reflection at family area.
looking down from upper floor into ground scape of air well.