Challenge: Design an efficient and easy-to-build 3-bedroom residence on an urban lot with an existing residence. Minimize footprint. Maximize daylighting, views, ventilation, privacy and outdoor spaces for each of the residences.
Concepts: The new two-story building position defines private garden areas for both residences, and is formed of two joined rectangular volumes that are slightly shifted both horizontally and vertically. In plan, the resulting notched ends provide private sheltered outdoor patios and added windows. In section, the resulting lower north roof allows for ample daylight and ventilation via clerestory windows. Timber-framed covered balconies on the second floor link the indoors with the outdoors. Sustainable Strategies: Compact footprint; daylighting; efficient utilities distribution
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