House 30 is designed on a precise 30 cm grid that guides how the home is built and how it looks. The layout of this layered house follows a clear rhythm. Four light stripes are followed by one dark stripe. The architects placed all walls specifically on those dark lines.
This Layered House Is Built On A Precise Grid To Follow A Rhythm | Massive Order
The architects organised the house in layers, placing the main living area on a raised middle platform between the ground-floor utilities and the top-floor bedrooms. This central level acts like a large patio, making the transition between indoor and outdoor spaces feel seamless.
To make the building feel more inviting, they divided the walls into three thin layers: two light stone tiles with a dark one in the centre. This design trick breaks up the solid surfaces so they don’t feel heavy or blocky; instead, they look as light and delicate as wafers.
By using these alternating colors, the architecture speaks to our senses, creating a playful balance between the actual weight of the stone and a feeling of airy lightness.
Fact File
Designed by: Massive Order
Project Type: Residential Architecture Design
Project Name: House 30
Location: Al Khiran, Kuwait
Year Built: 2015
Built-up Area: 5166 sqft
Principal Architects: Muhannad Al-Baqshi
Team Design Credits: Hamad Alkhaleefi, Wadha Almutawa, Ammar Khalouf
Lead Team: Muhannad Albaqshi, Faisal Alhawaj
Technical Team: Hamad Hussain, Nabeel Awada
Source: Archdaily
Firm’s Website Link: Massive Order
Firm’s Instagram Link: Massive Order
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