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Radial House
Radial House
Finalist, 2025 A+Awards, Residential - Unbuilt - Private House (L >3000 sq ft)
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Radial House
Finalist, 2025 A+Awards, Residential - Unbuilt - Private House (L >3000 sq ft)
Type
STATUS
Concept
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
Radial House is a meditation retreat set within a grassy meadow on the edge of Denman Island,
surrounded by forest and anchored by a grove of mature arbutus trees endemic to the region. It serves as a departure point — both outward toward the rugged Pacific Northwest landscape and inward into the meditative territory of consciousness.
The primary architectural intent is to dissolve the boundaries between interior and exterior,
transcending traditional notions of enclosure. At the heart of the design is a central courtyard, where a mature arbutus tree rises through a circular oculus. Glazing panels fully retract into opposing walls, allowing the courtyard to merge seamlessly with adjacent communal spaces. This simple yet profound gesture defines the spatial experience.
Radiating from the center, three arms of the plan contain identical private quarters — quiet sanctuaries for meditation, rest, and reflection. A fourth arm accommodates the entry and carport. These cave-like rooms are designed to be inhabited with glazing fully open in all but the most severe weather, emphasizing openness and immersion in the surrounding environment.
The concrete structure is embedded in the landscape and topped with a green roof, reestablishing the continuity of the meadow. The building’s abstract radial form emerges from the functional demands of the courtyard, extending outward in a non-hierarchical, symmetrical pattern.
Materiality is central to the design. The palette — concrete, wood, stainless steel, and glass — is
minimal yet rich in texture, amplifying the interplay of natural light and shadow. Interior finishes are
sparse, allowing the elemental qualities of the materials to speak quietly but clearly.
Radial House is not a luxurious escape. It is a place for reflection — a space that invites inquiry into the relationship between human beings and the natural world. It challenges the idea of dominion and instead proposes a sense of belonging within a larger natural order.
The circular oculus is the project’s symbolic and spatial anchor. As a universal form, it represents
connection, unity, harmony, and eternity — archetypal themes that transcend culture and time,
pointing to a shared human experience. Through its spatial clarity and material restraint, Radial House offers a contemplative refuge where the sacred emerges not through ornament, but through presence and intentionality.
surrounded by forest and anchored by a grove of mature arbutus trees endemic to the region. It serves as a departure point — both outward toward the rugged Pacific Northwest landscape and inward into the meditative territory of consciousness.
The primary architectural intent is to dissolve the boundaries between interior and exterior,
transcending traditional notions of enclosure. At the heart of the design is a central courtyard, where a mature arbutus tree rises through a circular oculus. Glazing panels fully retract into opposing walls, allowing the courtyard to merge seamlessly with adjacent communal spaces. This simple yet profound gesture defines the spatial experience.
Radiating from the center, three arms of the plan contain identical private quarters — quiet sanctuaries for meditation, rest, and reflection. A fourth arm accommodates the entry and carport. These cave-like rooms are designed to be inhabited with glazing fully open in all but the most severe weather, emphasizing openness and immersion in the surrounding environment.
The concrete structure is embedded in the landscape and topped with a green roof, reestablishing the continuity of the meadow. The building’s abstract radial form emerges from the functional demands of the courtyard, extending outward in a non-hierarchical, symmetrical pattern.
Materiality is central to the design. The palette — concrete, wood, stainless steel, and glass — is
minimal yet rich in texture, amplifying the interplay of natural light and shadow. Interior finishes are
sparse, allowing the elemental qualities of the materials to speak quietly but clearly.
Radial House is not a luxurious escape. It is a place for reflection — a space that invites inquiry into the relationship between human beings and the natural world. It challenges the idea of dominion and instead proposes a sense of belonging within a larger natural order.
The circular oculus is the project’s symbolic and spatial anchor. As a universal form, it represents
connection, unity, harmony, and eternity — archetypal themes that transcend culture and time,
pointing to a shared human experience. Through its spatial clarity and material restraint, Radial House offers a contemplative refuge where the sacred emerges not through ornament, but through presence and intentionality.
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