Tan Residence / Chrystalline Artchitect

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Text description provided by the architects. The initial idea in designing this residence is to create a house with good air circulation and natural lighting within its site, which is quite long compared to its surface appearance. The dimensions of the main building are made to extend towards the back to create a considerably large garden as a private view where it is located on the east of the building. Therefore, all the building’s openings are directed towards the garden to avoid heat from the sun, coming from the west in the evening. The intention of creating airflow to the inner courtyard was achieved by making use of the level difference between the guest room and the master room. With the gap between them, it was possible to create a flow of constant air towards the garden section of the building. The idea is also supported by the landscape, which is slightly slanted, as a way for the air to enter the inner courtyard. The landscape also works as a camouflage on the lower level guest room, as it emphasize on the east side of the structure which will appear like a one-leveled building with is only the master bedroom.