The goal of the project was to create a secluded place for the homeowners, while having a chance to enjoy nature in a suburban city setting. What appears to be a fortress from the outside is actually an open space , away from the eyes of passersby, giving the family the comfort of a separate space. The Yin and Yang House is a one-story house for a married couple with adult children who will be coming to visit their parents.
Yin and Yang House
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The main communication serves as an artery, connecting the sleeping area, entrance and ending with an open plan living room with accessible facade glazing on the south side.
Yin and Yang House
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They were placed to provide cross-ventilation and natural light flowing into the living room throughout the day, and to best connect the house with the garden - the Yang zone (literally understood as "sunny place, southern slope" ) represented by white.
Yin and Yang house
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The bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the house from the living room, to give the owners a feeling of tranquility and eternal seclusion - the Yin zone (literally understood as "shady place, northern slope" ) represented by black.
Yin and Yang house
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Yin and Yang House
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