Maximizing Space and Light: An Urban Oasis for a Family of Five

Located in a densely populated urban area in Metro Manila, this family home is situated on a 4m x 6m lot with an irregular shape. To optimize the limited space and provide a comfortable living environment for a family of five, the design incorporates several features such as floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights, and perforated metal stairs that allow natural light to permeate the house. In addition, brise soleil provides privacy and creates intimate spaces, while also facilitating natural ventilation and light. To bring a touch of nature to the urban setting, the house also includes pockets of green areas.

A residential project that uses contemporary design and contrasting materials to form the dwelling. Large sliding doors and windows, as well as an open layout, accentuate the link between the indoor and outdoor areas, giving users a free-flowing, breathable environment while giving them the necessary seclusion.

A residential project for a family residing in abroad. The house will serve as their home office and vacation home.

The project is a residential home located at Quezon City. In collaboration with the client, the design was made to fulfill their specific needs and requirements.

Designed as a retirement home for the owner, a high ceiling and spacious backyard garden are provided to allow a place of respite for the users.

The plan of the house prioritized the needs of the users as discussed with the client. It also incorporates a garden which will be the place where the family will mostly spend their time making the house a place where they blur a boundary between inside and outside, creating a connected living space. 

The house reintegrates nature and man. natural light was used as a vessel to define the shape and the scale of the spaces. the flow of spaces through a central courtyard creates an intimate connection with man and nature and the simplicity of form anchors the building in the site which comfortably expresses its presence with a play on materiality, form and composition.