Trilogy Summer Residences (Parallel, Diagonal & Perpendicular Houses) by En Route Architecture

Project Name: Trilogy Summer Residences (Parallel, Diagonal & Perpendicular Houses)
Function:Summer Residences
Architects: En Route Architecture
Area: Parallel (132 m²), Diagonal (90 m²), Perpendicular (168 m²)
Year: Parallel (2017), Diagonal (2021), Perpendicular (ready for construction)
Email:  info@e-r-a.net
Instagram: en_route_architecture

Trilogy Summer Residences (Parallel, Diagonal & Perpendicular Houses)
Parallel House
The Parallel House is a summer residence situated within a secluded natural area of a Greek Cycladic Island. The strong topographical changes of the surrounding landscape represent at the same time the conceptual source and guideline for the architectural idea. The house – placed parallel to the view of the sea – is organised as a sequence of rooms, ranging from outdoor to partially covered to completely enclosed spaces. These volumes create cinematic frames of the surrounding landscape, the Aegean Sea and neighbouring islands. Due to the steep topography, the backside of the house is submerged within the landscape, while its front is exposed entirely towards the view. All support functions of the house are placed along the back wall allowing for unobstructed movement and views within the house and towards the landscape. The use of exposed concrete as a structural and visual frame is intended as a contemporary interpretation of a traditional stone house. This reinterpretation of traditional building techniques is also related to the integration of active and passive techniques for heating, cooling and energy generation. Such techniques thereby allow for a high degree of energy efficiency and independence. A recessed corridor at the back of the house captures prevailing winds enabling cross ventilation and keeping the house cool throughout the year. The roof of the house is used to collect rainwater in submerged tanks that is re-used in the house as filtered water. Solar panels hidden in the landscape produce sufficient energy in order to keep the house running off the grid. The Parallel House was built as a strong and yet minimal contrast to its surrounding landscape. Through this contrast and the embedding of hidden principles, the focus is laid upon the maximum experience of the landscape itself.
Diagonal House
A summer residence designed by En Route Architecture for a single person, Diagonal House is situated within a secluded natural area of the Greek Cycladic Island of Kea. The strong topographical changes of the surrounding landscape represent, at the same time, the conceptual source and guideline for the architectural idea. The house—placed diagonal to the topography slope—is organised as a subdivided square with alternating enclosed and open spaces. Windows and structural elements create cinematic frames of the surrounding landscape, the Aegean Sea and neighbouring islands. Due to the steep topography, the backside of the house is submerged within the landscape, while its front is oriented towards the main view. The home is therefore protected from harsh climatic conditions, such as high temperatures and strong winds. All house support functions, such as the bathrooms and kitchen, are placed towards the backside and transitioning corridor. Through this free-flowing layout, the inhabitant can enjoy multiple views within the house and towards the landscape. Exposed concrete as a structural and visual frame is intended as a contemporary interpretation of a traditional stone house. This reinterpretation of conventional building intelligence is also related to the integration of passive techniques for heating, cooling, and storing water. Such techniques thereby allow for a higher degree of energy efficiency and independence. Small windows oppose large openings with operable shutters that are located in the alternating courtyards and rooms. This juxtaposition does not require air-conditioning but allows for cross ventilation from the prevailing winds through the enclosed and open spaces. Thereby keeping the house cool throughout the year and warm during the colder periods. The house’s roof is used to collect rainwater in submerged tanks and re-used in the house as filtered water. Diagonal House is part of an architectural trilogy consisting of Parallel, Diagonal, and Perpendicular houses. This trilogy is based on a study on how summer residences with the minimum necessary spaces can relate to their immediate context simply and beneficially. The study, therefore, represents an iteration of three houses that each has an optimal yet different relationship to their specific topography and landscape. The Diagonal House and Parallel House have been successfully completed, while the Perpendicular House is currently preparing for construction. Similar to the design of its neighbouring houses, Diagonal House was conceived and constructed as a solid yet minimal contrast to its idyllic surrounding landscape.
Perpendicular House
The perpendicular-house is a summer residence situated within a secluded natural area of the Greek Cycladic Island of Kea. The strong topographical changes of the surrounding landscape represent at the same time the conceptual source and guideline for the architectural idea. The house – placed perpendicular to the slope of the topography – is shaped as an elongated volume with a central open space. Due to the steep topography, the backside of the house is submerged within the landscape while the front façade reveals a higher volume with 2 interior levels. This typology allows for the upper and lower level to be oriented towards the main view. The front windows create cinematic frames of the surrounding landscape, the Aegean Sea and neighbouring islands. The strong outer shell of the house protects it from harsh climatic conditions, such as high temperatures and strong winds. All support functions of the house, such as bathrooms and the kitchen, are placed on the backside or in line with the frontal façade. This allows for unobstructed movement and views within the house and towards the landscape. The use of exposed concrete as a structural and visual frame is intended as a contemporary interpretation of a traditional stone house. This reinterpretation of traditional building techniques is also related to the integration of active and passive techniques for heating, cooling and energy generation. Such techniques thereby allow for a high degree of energy efficiency and independence. Small windows on the long sides complement large, recessed openings on the shorter frontal facades. Operable shutters enable control of light and ventilation. This juxtaposition allows for the channeling of cross ventilation from the prevailing winds through the enclosed and open spaces. Thereby, keeping the house cool throughout the year and warm during the colder periods. The roof of the house is used to collect rainwater in submerged tanks below the backside volume. The collected water is re-used in the house as filtered water. Solar panels are to be placed in a distant and more hidden location in order to produce sufficient energy. The house thus can have the ability to be independent from local infrastructure, such as electricity, sewage and water. The perpendicular-house Is part of an architectural trilogy, consisting of the parallel, diagonal and perpendicular house. This trilogy is based on a study on how summer residences with the minimum necessary spaces, can relate to their immediate context in a simple and yet captivating way. The study represents an iteration of three minimal houses that each have a most optimal and yet different relationship to their specific topography and landscape. Up until now, the diagonal-house and parallel-house have been successfully completed, while the perpendicular-house is currently preparing for construction. Similar to the design of the other houses, the perpendicular-house was conceived as a strong and yet minimal contrast to its surrounding landscape. Through this contrast and the embedding of hidden principles, the focus is laid upon the maximum experience of the landscape itself.

خانه‌ی پارالِل (Parallel House)

خانه‌ی دیاگونال (Diagonal House)

خانه‌ی پری‌پِندیکولار (Perpendicular House)

منابع و ماخذ

minimalissimo.com
www.e-r-a.net
www.archdaily.com
www.dezeen.com