Excerpt: River Studio by Alexis Dornier is a one-bedroom minimal residence, a response to a few constraints and opportunities surrounding the lot shape. The innovative design of this home not only maximizes the use of space but also enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the home. Constructed in steel, wood, and concrete with soothing color palettes, the residence serves as a serene oasis that balances functionality with beauty.
Project Description
[Text as submitted by architect] Initially being one of a three unit ensemble, the river studio is a one bedroom minimal home, a response to a few constraints and opportunities surrounding the lot shape. Being of extremely narrow nature, the lot required to contain the access road to the main house – as a consequence of that the architects occupied the space on top of the driveway by cantilevering the small studio bedroom component over it, and created an upstairs.
Working with less than 8 m width, the architects rotated the living room component slightly, to have longer vantage points and fitted a small swimming pool and garden. On the formal layer they lofted an A-frame roof with the cube that is resting over the driveway to generate an atypical roofline that shields from excessive sun exposure and creates privacy.
Constructed in steel, wood and concrete the architects aimed for best fitness for use. The soothing color palettes connect to the surrounding green, earthtones and carefully selected artwork make this place a good fit and use of space.
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