MODERN WORLD ARCHITECTURE
Houses 21ST CENTURY Presentation by Nirbhay Singh 15110016 Juhi Srivastava 15110009
SHELL HOUSE ARCHITECTS
LOCATION
PROJECT YEAR
ARTechnic architects
Kitasaku District, Â Japan
2008
PHOTOGRAPHS
SITE AREA
AREA
James Dow
1,711 sqm
329.0 sqm
FROM THE ARCHITECT -A large shell shaped structure finds itself in the middle of the woods. -Their greatest goal is to provide us with good rest, leisure, and picturesque views that never become dull - All in the vicinity of nature. -In the style of many modern sculptures, we aimed to enhance the surrounding nature by incorporating it within the spatial structure.
BUILDING COMPOSITION
VALIDATI
25% 70%
The villa is build around the big fir tree as the center of the site. -The J shaped structure is constructed by two different size oval cylindrical masses cut with curves. -The floor is built 1400mm above the ground. -by devising unfixed windows, they tried to maximize natural ventilation
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FEATURES -THE CENTRAL CONTROL SYSTEM ENABLES ALL EQUIPMENTS TO BE MANAGED BY THREE BUTTONS. -THE BIOMETRICS LOCKAGE AND SECURITY SYSTEM. -THE INSTALLMENT OF THE CUSTOM MADE FLOORHEATING SYSTEM MINIMIZES THE USE OF HEAT ENERGY. -TO PROVIDE EFFICIENCY DURING MAINTENANCE, THE CONCRETE WAS EXPOSED, FINISHED WITH A PENETRATIVE SEALER FOR CONCRETES.
 The house is meant to function as a vacation home, which is able to withstand the humid summers and cold winters of the region. To accomplish this, ide opted not to use the typical wood structure of villas in the area because of their susceptibility to decay easily. instead, he used reinforced concrete to construct two elliptical shell forms which are supposed to represent a conch.
The j-shaped profile of the ‘shell house’
A view of the spiraling central courtyard which sits between the two elliptical masses
.Assuming future interior and equipment maintenances (including the window sash) for continual use, the frame is completely separate.
The extruded conch shell form has windows on each end, providing Skylights allow natural light to flow through the interior from above panoramic views of the scenery which surrounds it.
Skylights allow natural light to flow through the interior from above
Surrounding forest view
CUBE HOUSE ARCHITECTURE FIRM
LOCATION
PROJECT YEAR
AR Arquitetos
Sao Paulo, Brazil
2008
PHOTOGRAPHS
AREA
ARCHITECTS
Maíra Acayaba
92.5 sqm
Maíra Acayaba
CLIENT REQUIREMENTS -Residence for a couple without children -Kitchen as the heart of the house = living and kitchen integrated; -Host friends often and wish to have a baby soon = 03 bedrooms -The couple studies and work at home = office with large library -They grow many kinds of plants = outdoor areas -Very close neighbors
CHALLENGES & THEIR OUTPUTS 1. A large house in a small plot. -The house was closed to the street and opened into the lot, creating a microclimate. 2. He wants maximum privacy, she wants an open house with garden (clear and airy). - Creating a basement, which houses the library and office From there, the street is seen from an unusual point of view with the sky over the desk. from an unusual point of view with the sky over the desk.
RESULT -Once the house is opened onto both front and back yards, internal and external areas are merged, without loss of privacy. -Providing abundant natural lighting and ventilation. -Ideal distribution for intimate, social and work spaces, allowing concurrent activities without interference.
View of courtyard from living room
Blending of spaces with surroundings
Study room Skylights
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