The Gravel house
Task
The design concept is centered on creating a user-friendly, dynamic, and sustainable work environment where functionality, spatial fluidity, and materiality contribute to an optimal user experience.
The Gravel House
The design maintains a low-rise profile with pitched roofs, making the house feel inviting and well-proportioned to human scale, that’s why the shaded pergolas, patios, and poolside decks suggest a design that prioritizes outdoor living, which is essential in warm climates.
The earthy tones of the exterior, clay-like walls, and terracotta roof tiles create a deep connection to Mediterranean architecture, particularly the rural structures of Greece and southern Italy. The use of climbing plants on the pergolas and the landscaping with native plants such as lavender and olive trees enhance the organic feel of the house.
The stone retaining walls add structural stability to the site while reinforcing the connection to local materials.
The use of materials that age well (natural stone, stucco, and terracotta) ensures the house will maintain its aesthetic appeal over time.