Accommodating three generations in a family, the house takes inspiration from the childhood memories of the eldest man in the family.
“70 years have passed, but I still remember how my childhood friends and I gather under the large trees every summer afternoon and set up a small tent together,” the man told the team of architects when they first met to discuss the building process.
“One of us would cut the branches of the trees down, another would decorate the tent, and we would hang in there for the whole afternoon once we finished everything.”
Treasuring the memories he had with his childhood friends, the elder man wants his grandchildren to have similar experiences. He also wants the children to nurture a love for nature and stay connected with the trees while growing up.
These needs motivate the architects team to plan for a house by the lake and under the trees.
The team also prioritized using recycled materials so that the house can perfectly blend in with nature.
The architects design many open spaces in the house, where the tenants can look over the trees while enjoying cool breezes and the tranquility of the rural area.
They bought leftover materials from the other construction sites and used them to build the house, aiming to minimize the carbon footprint generated from the construction process.
The numerous open spaces across the property also help it to maintain a cool room temperature without using air-conditioners, which helps the house owners to cut their living costs and environmental impacts.
According to the architects, the family’s children have enjoyed exploring every corner in the house since moving in. They also have spaces for various activities of their preferences.
Spaces for sunlight, winds, and trees are integrated into the property for both aesthetics and convenience purposes.
