HORIZONTAL HOME

The Horizontal Home is a single story 1200 sq. ft. home designed for five inhabitants, typically a family. This home explores horizontality and the relationship between interior and exterior spaces. It also explores how hyper private and hyper public spaces can coexist in the same level. This space acknowledges the importance of the design of the environment for the physical and intellectual development of a person and/or a group. This project considers the understanding of space as a habitat for humans and non-humans.

The Horizontal Home design reimagines traditional living spaces with a central focus on programmatic elements. At its core lies a communal area, foyer, lounge, and kitchen, offering a dynamic hub for daily activities. Positioned at each corner of the home are four bedrooms, each accompanied by private baths for enhanced privacy. Two private patios, situated between the bedrooms on either side of the home, serve as tranquil outdoor retreats accessible from both the common areas and bedrooms, fostering seamless indoor-outdoor living. The distinctive exterior boasts a robust, shell-like wall, while the interior features delicate paper wall panels reminiscent of Japanese "Shoji," affording flexibility and fluidity within the space. Functionality is further accentuated by sliding panel doors that enable versatile room configurations. With main doors opening outward from the foyer and kitchen, the interior seamlessly merges with the exterior, complemented by turning patio doors that effortlessly blend outdoor and indoor realms, creating a harmonious fusion of interior and exterior living experiences.