The consideration of scale requires clever and sensitive handling when inherently descriptive elements such as steps and doorways are abstracted, hidden, or altogether nonexistent. The dual axes of the house plan, set perpendicular to each other, account for the highly pleasing spatial transition from one space to another. These transitions from public to private and communal to personal are resolved by the subtle use of turns. The thoughtful use of brise soleil satisfies the client's preference not to be seen from the outside, yet to be able to watch over the children in the outdoor play areas.

Photographer | Ed Simon

Photo Credits | Bluprint Magazine

Original Text | Nick Ramos for Bluprint Magazine