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Seaside House

Year: 2020

Category: Residential Architecture

Skills: Photoshop, SketchUp, Archicad

The "Seaside House" project is part of the second-year design studio project, second semester, par of CASA Competition. One working sites were provided, as the project title suggests, at sea in Constanța. My clients were a family of artist.

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House collages, exterior

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Concept

The concept of my house originates from the profound observation of the awe-inspiring seascape, which captivates one's senses—a representation of humanity's desire to encompass all, to possess an unobstructed vista before their eyes, a vista that extends into an seemingly boundless void. Guided by an awareness of these elements, I embarked on the creation of a facade adorned with expansive vistas of the sea and the beach, all the while preserving the sanctity of familial intimacy.

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Plans

Given the envisioned family scenario, a painting studio has been integrated as an ancillary function, tailored for the artist mother. This studio serves as a space for contemplation, an "art factory." The house spans two floors, with a secluded garden to the rear and an expansive verdant expanse facing the sea. The latter serves as a canvas for diverse family activities or private art exhibitions within the artist mother's circle of creative companions.

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Interior collage and Sections

The ground floor seamlessly connects the living room and dining room, facilitated by a suspended floorboard, thereby establishing a vertical continuity between the two levels. The children's bedroom is also distributed across two levels, with access from both, fostering a shared space for the children, harmoniously integrating areas for rest, study, and play. The use of narrow hallways facilitates a transition to the spacious, welcoming, and comfortable living spaces.

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Facade and Unfolded Street

The site's topography has been subtly altered through the leveling of the seaside yard to create an accommodating ground, while the zone of the private garden at the rear remains untouched.

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Viorel-Danut Sut