Architectural Features
Structure: The house features a perimeter structure supported by metal columns, upon which a CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) wooden framework rests. This structure is visible from the interior and evokes the image of a large, inverted boat or the ribcage of a whale from the Pinocchio story, inspiring the name "PIN8 House.
Spatial Organization: The ground floor houses the main living areas, including the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms, studio, and utility spaces. A double-height central space connects these areas, enhancing the sense of openness and facilitating natural light penetration. The upper floor accommodates a guest room with a bathroom and landscaped patios that open to the double-height spaces below.
Environmental Integration: The design emphasizes bioclimatic principles, ensuring thermal comfort through well-oriented openings that maximize solar gain in winter and facilitate cross ventilation during summer. The inclusion of three patios on the first floor not only complies with façade regulations but also introduces natural lighting and vegetation into the built volume.
Materials and Construction
The project emphasizes sustainability and local craftsmanship. Many of the construction elements and furniture pieces were sourced from local manufacturers and workshops, embodying a "pre-industrialized and 0Km" approach to construction.
Recognition
The PIN8 House was a candidate in the Houses category for the Building of the Year 2024 awards on ArchDaily.
