House in a house
Site Area > 379 Sqm
Project Area > 231 Sqm
Status > Completed_2015
Collaborators > Sensor_construction & joinery
Project Number > 2233
2019 Featured in Habitus Magazine
2019 Nominated for Habitus House of the Year
Location - Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka
“House in a House” is a “barn” like profile extrusion along a rectilinear site intersected with a more elegant prototypical “house” profile, creating a tunnel-like space.
Two semi enclosed verandahs provide informal zones for entry and laid back sitting and works beautifully, absorbing the overflow during crowded ceremonies ( dane) and celebrations.
The changing shadows and light from the skylights register the passage of time throughout the day, animating the interior.
As nature gradually takes over and fruit-bearing trees envelop the house, the built form softens into an elusive silhouette, merging gently with the garden.