Archetech Issue 24 2016 | Page 8

Surrounded by the serene beauty of mother nature, we have chosen a least invasive design that satisfies the basic shelter and food preparation needs. Hence, the interior consists only of cooking areas and sleeping quarters. The spaces are defined by accordion glass doors, allowing light and air to flow freely throughout. One can be awed simultaneously by the immensity of the ocean or the stoicism of the rock wall. Archetech - Page 8 A few areas symbiotically enhance the egalitarian function of the interior, such as the skylight covered shower and the outdoor bathtub just outside the sleeping areas, the al fresco dining area with the long table to the side of the foyer, and the multi-purpose area in front of the structure that can be a yoga platform or a stargazing theatre. Through a carefully constructed symbiosis with the surrounding nature, the minimal footprint structure contains within itself endless possibilities. Tree house, lawn, Formosa black bear, and an infinity pool with an opening of an angle of 130 to embrace the sea.