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Lake House
Basic idea (concept)
The main idea, the concept of "South Carolina Lake House" was to create a house for rest and socializing that will look modern, and at the same time will have a Southern charm. The huge fall of the terrain required that the house be oriented on two sides, north and south. The south side is the street side where the ground floor of the house and the entrance to the house are located. Due to the characteristic neighborhood, where houses with sloping roofs and with a traditional look abound, we decided to keep the street side with a traditional look with a sloping roof and construction that will look like buildings in the immediate neighborhood. The lake side, that is, the other side of the house, is oriented towards the lake, and we could already act in a different way there, because that side is more private and we designed it in a more modern style. In that way, we got a combination of traditional and modern, without losing either the modernity of the house or the traditional architecture that dominates this area of South Carolina.
Ground floor of the house
On the street side is the entrance to the house. The ground floor of the house contains the program contents that the investor wanted, designing the rooms according to the architectural logic, so that they would be designed in the best possible way. On the ground floor of the house, next to the Studio Apartment (the first phase of the house), the garage, as well as the stairs, there is also an elevator, which we designed in glass, in order to fit into the interior. In addition to the guest room, master room with private bathroom, and other ancillary rooms, the main role is played by the Living or Main Room, which is open type together with the kitchen, kitchen island and dining table. In the main room there is a baby piano, which we raised by one step to the platform, and thus separated it from the rest of the large space. We "protected" the view towards the staircase with bars made of black anthracite (metal) on which greenery was hung, and in that way the space of the main room was enriched. The main part of the room is definitely the fireplace, which is carved in stone, as well as several sofas around it. That space is "framed" by a suspended ceiling and thus separated from the rest of the room. The main room opens from the lake side through a sliding glass door to the terrace which has a view of the lake and a wonderful panorama of the natural landscape of this area. The sliding door can be accessed on the same terrace from the master room. When all the doors to the terrace are opened, the space of the interior and exterior becomes unclear, ie. it becomes one whole. An interesting detail on the terrace is the tree that we kept and which starts from the lower floor through the slab of the terrace and continues on the first floor or ground floor of the house. The tree is positioned right in front of the master bathroom window, which consists of a large window next to which is a large bath tub. So that the person who uses the bathroom can enjoy the natural view without having a part of intimacy. The ground floor of the house, in addition to being the main part of this Lake House, is also conceived as a very hospitable environment, which should provide the residents with a peace and rest for body and soul.
Lower floor of the house (terrace)
As we descend below the ground floor (stairs or elevator), we come across the lower part of the house, which in its entirety exits and opens towards the lake and the yard, which is oriented towards the lake side. The position of the main room is almost identical to the ground floor, but now the main part of the room is a bar with a wine cellar, bar and dining table, created for enjoyment. In addition to the master bedroom and gym, as well as the bathroom, the lower floor contains two rooms for enjoyment. These are: media room and game room. The media room is designed according to the rules for the best possible atmosphere when watching movies, while the game room is made at the request of the client with all the facilities that make it the most interesting space in the house. Another room continues to the media room, which can be of different content, at the request of the investor, it can be a storage room, a playroom for children, etc. The lower part of the house, like the ground floor, also has a sliding glass door along the entire wall on the lake side, which when opened makes the border between the interior and the exterior invisible. The terrace is a real treat of this house. On the terrace, in addition to the firepit, barbecue, there is a mini pool with Jacuzzi. The pool is designed to the very edge of the terrace so that while you are in it there is a magnificent view of the landscape and the lake to the north. Below the terrace is another room for Lake Toys. Since the terrain is in decline, the house is formed in a cascade, and with a staircase in the yard, it descends all the way to the lake to the dock that is located there. Starting from above, from the ground floor to the lower floor to the terrace and to the lake, the whole space corresponds with the occupants and nature, forming one mutual connection and an uninterrupted flow of circular movement through the entire building.
Stages in building a house
At the request of the investor, the house is designed to be done in stages. The first phase of the house is a Studio Apartment with a garage and storage under the apartment. The family will live there until the second phase of the house is built. When the second phase of the house is built, a warm connection will be made between these two constructions, thus making the whole house (first and second phase of construction) in a single whole.
Interior of the house
A lot of attention was paid to the interior of the rooms inside the lake house. A combination of traditional and modern was sought. We created a series of rooms inside the house that have one architectural dialogue with each other, targeting each other, but again, each in its own way has retained its uniqueness. Noble materials were used, warm colors to make the whole interior of the house pleasant and hospitable, created for socializing.
Exterior of the house
In the exterior of the house, care was taken that the materials we will use in the project will be materials that correspond to the neighborhood. So we decided that the larger part of the house should be a white classic facade, with elements of cedar (in a wood pattern), while the material on the roof is a shingle roof. The lower part of the house, the one oriented towards the lake, a large part is made of stone, which fits perfectly into the ambience. The paneling on the terrace is stone in colors and wood patterns. All together it makes a great architectural blend that separates this house from others and makes it unique.
Lighting
Lighting is one of the main parts of this house. The interior lighting seems very soothing and pleasant for those who live in this space, while we have subordinated the exterior to indirect lighting in several spaces, which have the role of accentuating the house in a very interesting and unique way.
Additionally
The house can also have a horizontal elevator for people who have difficulty moving, so that they can easily descend from the entrance to the lake. In addition, the house has solar panels on the roof, which have the role of reducing electricity consumption in the building. In addition, an interesting detail on the terrace is the stone wall which is the waterfall wall, as the main attraction in the area.
The budget list was not created, but the approximate cost of execution was reduced to a minimum, so the budget should fit into the amount required in the description of the competition. If the investor decides later for a clear budget, it can be easily calculated later.
The house and the plot owned by the investor is oriented and positioned in the best possible way in order to comply with all the norms given in the location conditions. Also, the house is quite far from the street so that drainage systems and wastewater treatment systems can be made and planned in front of the lake house itself.
The whole building is conceived and created for a holiday with elements of a real house, modern design and traditional combination, which makes the lake house a unique project.
The main idea, the concept of "South Carolina Lake House" was to create a house for rest and socializing that will look modern, and at the same time will have a Southern charm. The huge fall of the terrain required that the house be oriented on two sides, north and south. The south side is the street side where the ground floor of the house and the entrance to the house are located. Due to the characteristic neighborhood, where houses with sloping roofs and with a traditional look abound, we decided to keep the street side with a traditional look with a sloping roof and construction that will look like buildings in the immediate neighborhood. The lake side, that is, the other side of the house, is oriented towards the lake, and we could already act in a different way there, because that side is more private and we designed it in a more modern style. In that way, we got a combination of traditional and modern, without losing either the modernity of the house or the traditional architecture that dominates this area of South Carolina.
Ground floor of the house
On the street side is the entrance to the house. The ground floor of the house contains the program contents that the investor wanted, designing the rooms according to the architectural logic, so that they would be designed in the best possible way. On the ground floor of the house, next to the Studio Apartment (the first phase of the house), the garage, as well as the stairs, there is also an elevator, which we designed in glass, in order to fit into the interior. In addition to the guest room, master room with private bathroom, and other ancillary rooms, the main role is played by the Living or Main Room, which is open type together with the kitchen, kitchen island and dining table. In the main room there is a baby piano, which we raised by one step to the platform, and thus separated it from the rest of the large space. We "protected" the view towards the staircase with bars made of black anthracite (metal) on which greenery was hung, and in that way the space of the main room was enriched. The main part of the room is definitely the fireplace, which is carved in stone, as well as several sofas around it. That space is "framed" by a suspended ceiling and thus separated from the rest of the room. The main room opens from the lake side through a sliding glass door to the terrace which has a view of the lake and a wonderful panorama of the natural landscape of this area. The sliding door can be accessed on the same terrace from the master room. When all the doors to the terrace are opened, the space of the interior and exterior becomes unclear, ie. it becomes one whole. An interesting detail on the terrace is the tree that we kept and which starts from the lower floor through the slab of the terrace and continues on the first floor or ground floor of the house. The tree is positioned right in front of the master bathroom window, which consists of a large window next to which is a large bath tub. So that the person who uses the bathroom can enjoy the natural view without having a part of intimacy. The ground floor of the house, in addition to being the main part of this Lake House, is also conceived as a very hospitable environment, which should provide the residents with a peace and rest for body and soul.
Lower floor of the house (terrace)
As we descend below the ground floor (stairs or elevator), we come across the lower part of the house, which in its entirety exits and opens towards the lake and the yard, which is oriented towards the lake side. The position of the main room is almost identical to the ground floor, but now the main part of the room is a bar with a wine cellar, bar and dining table, created for enjoyment. In addition to the master bedroom and gym, as well as the bathroom, the lower floor contains two rooms for enjoyment. These are: media room and game room. The media room is designed according to the rules for the best possible atmosphere when watching movies, while the game room is made at the request of the client with all the facilities that make it the most interesting space in the house. Another room continues to the media room, which can be of different content, at the request of the investor, it can be a storage room, a playroom for children, etc. The lower part of the house, like the ground floor, also has a sliding glass door along the entire wall on the lake side, which when opened makes the border between the interior and the exterior invisible. The terrace is a real treat of this house. On the terrace, in addition to the firepit, barbecue, there is a mini pool with Jacuzzi. The pool is designed to the very edge of the terrace so that while you are in it there is a magnificent view of the landscape and the lake to the north. Below the terrace is another room for Lake Toys. Since the terrain is in decline, the house is formed in a cascade, and with a staircase in the yard, it descends all the way to the lake to the dock that is located there. Starting from above, from the ground floor to the lower floor to the terrace and to the lake, the whole space corresponds with the occupants and nature, forming one mutual connection and an uninterrupted flow of circular movement through the entire building.
Stages in building a house
At the request of the investor, the house is designed to be done in stages. The first phase of the house is a Studio Apartment with a garage and storage under the apartment. The family will live there until the second phase of the house is built. When the second phase of the house is built, a warm connection will be made between these two constructions, thus making the whole house (first and second phase of construction) in a single whole.
Interior of the house
A lot of attention was paid to the interior of the rooms inside the lake house. A combination of traditional and modern was sought. We created a series of rooms inside the house that have one architectural dialogue with each other, targeting each other, but again, each in its own way has retained its uniqueness. Noble materials were used, warm colors to make the whole interior of the house pleasant and hospitable, created for socializing.
Exterior of the house
In the exterior of the house, care was taken that the materials we will use in the project will be materials that correspond to the neighborhood. So we decided that the larger part of the house should be a white classic facade, with elements of cedar (in a wood pattern), while the material on the roof is a shingle roof. The lower part of the house, the one oriented towards the lake, a large part is made of stone, which fits perfectly into the ambience. The paneling on the terrace is stone in colors and wood patterns. All together it makes a great architectural blend that separates this house from others and makes it unique.
Lighting
Lighting is one of the main parts of this house. The interior lighting seems very soothing and pleasant for those who live in this space, while we have subordinated the exterior to indirect lighting in several spaces, which have the role of accentuating the house in a very interesting and unique way.
Additionally
The house can also have a horizontal elevator for people who have difficulty moving, so that they can easily descend from the entrance to the lake. In addition, the house has solar panels on the roof, which have the role of reducing electricity consumption in the building. In addition, an interesting detail on the terrace is the stone wall which is the waterfall wall, as the main attraction in the area.
The budget list was not created, but the approximate cost of execution was reduced to a minimum, so the budget should fit into the amount required in the description of the competition. If the investor decides later for a clear budget, it can be easily calculated later.
The house and the plot owned by the investor is oriented and positioned in the best possible way in order to comply with all the norms given in the location conditions. Also, the house is quite far from the street so that drainage systems and wastewater treatment systems can be made and planned in front of the lake house itself.
The whole building is conceived and created for a holiday with elements of a real house, modern design and traditional combination, which makes the lake house a unique project.
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