The project
The concept design consists in a composition of interior space, exterior space, and spaces in between. The result is a house formed by three one-level pavilions which are shifted longitudinally and transversally in order to create 3 patios.
The three pavilions are linked by an external gallery that becomes the main axis of the house.The spirit of an african house
the approach of the project aimed to shape an essential architecture that reflects the basic human need, an architecture used as means to approach the human being to nature and animal, to a piece of earth, to a view of the sky.
the main functions are carried out in the external spaces, which become a natural extension of the internal spaces.Colours identity
the plan previews the use of warm colors like connotative elements of the African identity.
the colors are disposed on the masonry elements of the external spaces.
the sequence of the coloured pillars produces a dynamicity along the PORCH to which is compared the neutrality of the white volumes.Low cost house
In order to maintain the cost of the building inside the 25.000,00 € the project foresees the use of systems, practices and materials which are commonly found in local architecture.
The layout of the system of the houses makes a reduction of the quantity of the walls. in fact they are shared between two houses, the wall of the pavilion of a house constituteS the wall of the patio of the neighboring house. Sustainability
The project is based on the possibility to recur to self-construction by the future residents; for this reason has been designed a ONE-floor house made in bearing masonry.
The design proposal foresees inside the plot area a vegetal garden. It will be irrigated using the wasted water of shower and kitchen.
The materials used In the project are materials which are readily available on the territory.