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The limitations of this plot suggest the construction of a house in the form of a long block, perpendicular to the coastline and situated on the flat section of the land. A block narrow enough to be placed at the southeast end, allowing for protected ocean views without being visible to neighbors to the west and northwest. Given this, there is an opportunity to integrate a range of desires about how to inhabit this building.
We segment this elongated block so that courtyards and interiors are interspersed within the same volume. The most important would be a larger "winter garden." An intermediate space between the integrated living area (living room + kitchen + dining room + services) and the workspaces (office + workshop + guest apartment) – the most urban core of the complex.
The vaulted structure – analogous to ancient semicircular arches – integrates compact program blocks within a maximum volume suited for temperate climates year-round. It references archaic forms, as well as that of a new greenhouse taking the place of a former garden. This agro-industrial (and economic) aesthetic is applied to all the finishes of the building, crafted with the care required for a residential program.
An intimate yet open home to the landscape, compact yet spacious, combining leisure, work, and rest in a recognizable volume from a distance.
A residence designed from the perspective of its inhabitants. A home for artists who will benefit from working in a natural environment.