O16 House

English description provided by the architects.

Starting from a desire to blend a unique, tropical, and private sanctuary for a house, comes a dwelling that welcomes the user to indulge in natural elements, both man-made and contextual.

The design of the house is trying to maximize this advantage by orienting almost all the required rooms and activities toward the basketball park that is covered with trees, including the journey to the main entrance of the house that is located on the second floor along the sloping grass as if it is the extension of the park itself.

As one walks through the stone wall, a series of spaces and architectural elements start to be uncovered.

This common area is designed to be as tropical and open as possible, maximizing both nature and architectural elements to create a dramatic feeling. The foyer is designed to be informal with a semi-outdoor feel that also functions as a pool deck area.

The other corner side of the house is facing west; thus, rooms are strategically enclosed, and openings are measured to ensure comfort inside the house.

These main rooms are strategically positioned on the second floor to ensure more privacy and to make the most of the trees of the park. The office room is designed entirely with natural stone to create a 'cave' like feeling.

All the rooms that require more privacy, such as bedrooms, are placed on the third floor. The lattice creates layers that give shade and privacy to the bedrooms.

O16 House tries to experiment on how a site context can influence the composition of both building and activity, without compromising any views or natural elements.