Robust Extents House / ICONCAST
The simple geometry of the robust form was devised to merge with the developing sub-urban context of Koswatte, Battaramulla. The design attempts efficient and optimum use of land, space and its construction materials; built on a 12 perch block of land bordering a bustling road on two sides; the foot print of the house is contained in under 6 perches; excluding allowance for road and rear space reservations by regulation.
© Gihan Muthugala
Architects: ICONCAST
Location: Sri Lanka
Architect In Charge: Gihan Muthugala, Nilooshi Eleperuma
Area: 3200.0 m2
Project Year: 2014
Photographs: Gihan Muthugala
Structural Engineer: Wasantha Kumara
© Gihan Muthugala
From the architect. The simple geometry of the robust form was devised to merge with the developing sub-urban context of Koswatte, Battaramulla. The design attempts efficient and optimum use of land, space and its construction materials; built on a 12 perch block of land bordering a bustling road on two sides; the foot print of the house is contained in under 6 perches; excluding allowance for road and rear space reservations by regulation.
Plans
The Living space and its adjacent garden are raised 4 feet from the existing ground level; allowing the eye-level to be above the boundary walls of the road; thus borrowing the visual space of the road and neighboring gardens at a higher elevation; permitting privacy. The li...
© Gihan Muthugala
Architects: ICONCAST
Location: Sri Lanka
Architect In Charge: Gihan Muthugala, Nilooshi Eleperuma
Area: 3200.0 m2
Project Year: 2014
Photographs: Gihan Muthugala
Structural Engineer: Wasantha Kumara
© Gihan Muthugala
From the architect. The simple geometry of the robust form was devised to merge with the developing sub-urban context of Koswatte, Battaramulla. The design attempts efficient and optimum use of land, space and its construction materials; built on a 12 perch block of land bordering a bustling road on two sides; the foot print of the house is contained in under 6 perches; excluding allowance for road and rear space reservations by regulation.
Plans
The Living space and its adjacent garden are raised 4 feet from the existing ground level; allowing the eye-level to be above the boundary walls of the road; thus borrowing the visual space of the road and neighboring gardens at a higher elevation; permitting privacy. The li...
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