DI House is an architectural performance: an unseen stage where space, once empty, must fill itself with meaning. It is not simply a structure but an expression, a living form that reflects its inhabitants' emotions, routines, and pres-ence. The façade of a bulding, much like the human face, conveys feeling; the angles and surfaces of a building, much like brows furrowed in thought or eyes squinting against the sunlight, hold the power to communicate strength, elegance, and contemplation.
DI House was designed to embody this philosophy. A home that does not merely exist but actively responds. It car-ries a facade that refuses singular interpretation, layering confidence and humility, solitude and openness, simplicity and intricacy all in one. The building must hold space for multiple emotions, just as a home absorbs the daily rhythms of those who dwell within it.
Structured across two levels, DI House thoughtfully accommodates contrasting spatial needs. The first floor functions as the heart of interaction, seamlessly connecting the living and dining areas with a guest bedroom and an adjacent garden. This green space, accessible from both the interior and exterior, serves as a transition—a passage between the built and natural, between the intimate and the shared. The second floor, in contrast, embraces privacy, housing the master suite and two children’s rooms, anchored by a central living space that weaves these individual zones together.
Architecturally, DI House embodies a contemporary tropical aesthetic, embracing raw materials that amplify its es-sence. Exposed wood runs throughout the design, reinforcing warmth and grounding the structure in natural familiar-ity. The deliberate decision to leave select walls unpainted enhances the integrity of its form, allowing texture and materiality to speak unfiltered. This honesty in design strengthens its presence—DI House stands not as a fleeting trend but as a statement of intention, a home designed with purpose, emotion, and quiet resilience.