The opportunity to contribute to the rebuilding of our city is a privilege that cannot be overstated. Re-establishing the community starts with the home.

The home does not just serve utility. It is the place where memories are made and held. It is as much about the subconscious as the conscious.

Design excellence should be accessible to everyone.

Efficient planning of this one-story solution maximizes the potential of the long, slender site.

A stone walkway engages the street, draws one to the entrance and transitions to a stone wall that continues the full length of the home.

A small courtyard in the middle of the home brings unexpected landscaping and daylight to the circulation spine. An alternative planning could allow for a study in lieu of the courtyard.

The planning culminates at the spaces for cooking, dining, and gathering. This large shared space engages the landscaped garden via sliding doors and windows.

The master suite and 2 additional bedroom suites flank the living spaces. Like the gathering spaces, these rooms are also provided with abundant daylight.

The clear planning provides a logical sequence and arrangement of spaces that can facilitate constructability. This planning arrangement is also easily scalable and customizable to various property sizes and configurations.

Credits

Design Team:
Alex Wuo
Aryan Omar

Renderings:
Shimahara Illustration