Home or Prototype?

For Architects, houses can be prototypes where you get to think through design ideas and have them built. This can firmly establish your goals, understanding and design aesthetic.

Regular interaction with the Builder and his trades at this level gives you layers of experience regarding thinking through construction techniques and possibilities.

A sound base of architectural house design provides confidence for when the projects grow bigger.

Design Rules

Set up the tight rules of the concept then find solutions within the agreed limited palette.

Nothing is permitted to disrupt the steel ceiling so the air conditioning and the lighting needed to be handled creatively. Practical aspects are also included: Having wall uplights make the changing of bulbs simple and the lower level a/c outlets in the joinery are more efficient (because hot air rises)