North Coast villa

// Villa proposal North Coast . EGYPT

Located on the beautiful Crystal white beaches of North Coast , ENCODE designed a modern vernacular retreat as a reinterpretation of Cycladic architecture spirit. Inspired by the traditional at roofs ,cubic forms, desert landscaping and dazzling brushed whitewashed walls which are consid- ered dominant features of the architecture introduced.

Glitters in an abstract concept under the glorious Mediter- ranean sun adding a minimal touch to the white summer house. Simple, modern and conservative, but utterly beau- tiful and unique,Nestled into the the site’s plot, the struc- ture’s design features an expansive terrace with a pool, overlooking the crytal Mediterranean sea shore .

The masses are clad in a white plaster facade and are joined by this shared terrace. At the edge of plot , a rectan- gular modern in nity pool extends out toward the coastline. In addition to presence of large openings in North facade to afford the area expansive views.Speaking of the idea be- hind the concept, the designer introduces the enagement of the interal spaces with the splended exterior sceneray . 12

Throught the ‘Gate of heaven’ entrance present of main spine engages the user directly thoughout the extraordinary breathtaking front outer scene . The one storey house is formed by a split spine that connect all the house zones, providing a smooth transition from total open to semi opened leading to closed through the different funcational areas . Intimacy, cosiness, and comfort were key elements adopted in the desig decisions .

Emphasizing on the breathtaking view, heartwarming hospi- tality, comfortable rooms leading to create enjoyable healthy lit interior spaces and playfull contrast between solids / voids - shade and shadows . Via the house spine the user can reach the intersection of the of the two entrances axes, empbracing the patio and the living areas with private accessibility to the night areas.