Living Environments
Six distinct environments — each composed as its own architectural narrative.
Elevated timber dwellings nestled within existing canopy, preserving root systems and wildlife corridors.
Elevation study — Nordic temperate forest
Floor-to-ceiling glazing oriented for passive solar gain, with deep overhangs calibrated to seasonal sun angles.
East wing
U-shaped residential clusters framing shared sunlit courts — communal gathering spaces shaped by daylight.
West wing
Permeable landscapes that capture, filter, and celebrate stormwater through sculpted bioswales and retention ponds.
Subterranean living spaces crowned with living roofs — thermal mass and insulation woven into the hillside.
Glasshouse offices where tropical planting regulates humidity and air quality, blurring the boundary between garden and desk.
Shared cultivation structures along terraced slopes — year-round food production as social architecture.
Masterplan Studio
Physical planning documents arranged on the studio table.
Solar path analysis, wind rose studies, and seasonal temperature mapping for passive design calibration.
Topographic surveys, hydrology mapping, and existing vegetation inventory across the full parcel.
Native species palettes, habitat corridors, and rewilding zones woven through built form.
Local sourcing strategy — earth, timber, stone — minimizing transport and honoring regional craft.
Phased build sequences respecting seasonal cycles, soil compaction limits, and community labor.
Flexible masterplan allowing organic expansion — new clusters responding to resident needs over decades.
Material Gallery
Sustainable materials mounted as museum specimens.
Specimen 01
Specimen 02
Specimen 03
Specimen 04
Specimen 05
Specimen 06
Landscape Walk
Dew-lit herb beds and stone paths greeting the first warmth of day.
Still water mirroring sky and canopy — a pause in the walking sequence.
Filtered light beneath mature oaks — a natural ceiling for conversation.
Expansive limestone paving bordered by low planting — communal gathering.
Seasonal blooms attracting pollinators across gently sloping terrain.
South-facing stone benches capturing afternoon light until dusk.
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Environmental Laboratory
Illustrated environmental diagrams — no metrics, only relationships.
Rooftop channels directing precipitation to underground cisterns for irrigation and domestic use.
Thermal chimneys and earth tubes drawing cool air through occupied spaces without mechanical aid.
Integrated photovoltaic surfaces aligned with roof geometry — energy production as architectural expression.
Cross-ventilation paths shaped by building orientation and operable facade elements.
Concentric habitat rings from intensive gardens to rewilded margins supporting local ecosystems.
Greywater treatment loops returning filtered water to landscape irrigation circuits.