BUILT ON A NARROW PLOT

This house located in the heart of the Brighton residential area, presents a very singular challenge. The plot is just 10 metres wide by 40 metres long.

To take advantage of the whole width of the terrain it was proposed to build a transparent structure on the ground floor level. In that way, the inhabitant experiences the whole width of the plot of land, from the boundary wall to the external fence.

An elegant raw concrete wall of two metres in height defines the whole perimeter of the property and can contain the interiority of the residence. All the visual extension finds its limits in this opaque barrier that separates the private from the public spaces.

On the contrary, the front of the property is open to the corner, giving enough space to the façade to expose itself to the pedestrian. This also articulates the access of the cars to the garage and creates a clear node in that specific intersection.

The first level is a very simple volume that floats over the transparent structure below. The appropriate proportions, material plus a long window in the centre give lightness to the box creating a levitation effect.

On the ground floor, the brief contemplates a double garage, a formal lounge and a separate open living area with a kitchen, dining and living room. The space is well-lit and is connected with the exterior areas of the garden and swimming pool.

On top, there are three bedrooms, a study, two balconies and a void over the formal lounge that receives the stairs. The garage plus the concrete fence articulates the access of the residence.

Material: Reinforced concrete, steel, timber and glass.Area: 310 m²