The design concept was guided by the ambition to capture the full potential of the site – embracing forest views while opening the house generously to the sunlit southern garden. The natural setting, with woodland to the north, posed a unique design challenge: how to merge two contrasting orientations within one fluid living space at the heart of the home? What seemed like a conflict became the very inspiration behind the architecture, shaping a form that harmoniously opens to both worlds.
The arrival sequence begins from the northeast, where the driveway and entrance are defined along the eastern boundary. From here, a strong, rectangular volume stretches along the plot, shielding the entrance zone from the expansive garden unfolding to the north, west, and south.
The plan then unfolds into a striking T-shape, with a wing extending deep into the garden to house the living area. Fully glazed on two sides, this space is bathed in southern sunlight while simultaneously framing serene views of the forest to the north – creating a daily dialogue between openness and intimacy.
Natural timber cladding reinforces the building’s connection to its setting. The rhythm of vertical slats echoes the trunks of surrounding trees, allowing the house to dissolve into the landscape while asserting itself as a contemporary and expressive architectural statement.