Concept

In the current context, characterized by a subdued and tranquil ambiance, the architectural concept of the "Urban House" is founded upon the notion of harmoniously coexisting two contrasting elements by enveloping a concrete block with vegetation. This concept draws its inspiration from Max Paintner's painting titled "The Unending Attraction of Nature," which conveys a profound message to society, foretelling a future in which nature will only exist in "captivity," much like the animals in zoo gardens. This revelation has inspired me to create the grid surrounding the house (the enclosure), thus creating the inverse of Paintner's painting. By employing a "green enclosure" that engulfs the concrete cube (the house) and transforms it into the creature within the enclosure.