Invisible House

View on the stair.

Thus imagination changes into a contingent problem that will soon interest us very closely.

Given that and expecting an imminent change we propose a new kind of residence: the semi-duplex.

Thus we think to a universally applicable accommodation type as a refuge with all the characteristics of an hipogean architecture (typical of hot countries). At the same time, through an automated system it transforms itself into a two level exposed residence that will thus be able to show its true identity.

During this transformation you will move through spatial conditions which are contrasting as well as the elements that characterize the location.

Visible and invisible, below-above, exposed-and not, closed-opened are terms which underline places in which terms such as material and transparent, heavy and light, dark and light, of immersed and emergent etc. but, as happens in all our projects, no one condition prevails over the others.

This is an 80sm house characterized by a simple elementary form (steel structure, plastic laminated walls, structural glass ceiling). It is a structure realized with basic materials as well as essential is the surroundings in which it is located.

Section.

Thanks to this idea the roof is at the same time foundation, element which acts as a camouflage with the surroundings, as well as line aligned with the horizon, plan emerging with its own essence.

By sliding the translucent walls create different spaces according to different needs: a single open space or nine spaces each one nine square metres. The ceiling, even glazed, make the light enter underground and where the pillars arise it is characterized by a double reticular steel beam, to allow for the sliding of the panels. The covering is made of steel as well as the four support pillars. Its width is only 10cm, even if it contains a light layer of earth or sand. The hipogean space is divided into nine small areas and is composed of containers: a volume for the night zone, two volumes for utilities.

In the centre of the house we decided to set the computer room from which all the systems of automation will be managed. And in front of the computer room an elevator allows for the easy transport of objects and furnishing elements.

Credits

• Text: Annarita Emili
• Photographs: Photomontage Annarita Emili, altro_studio

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