With a deep appreciation for tropical architecture, Pulseo Design Studio embraced an open-plan design for a proposed one-story residence. The 132 square meter project will be built from foundation to finishes for a family of 2. The building was programmed to include a living space, dining area, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 toilet and baths, and a terrace than opens up to the rear side of the property as it connects to the laundry area.

Surrounded by a farm landscape, site-specific considerations were ascertained. Cross ventilation was applied to maximize the monsoons on all sides of the building. Whereas, the functionality of the spaces were arranged in a manner that prioritizes the dwellers’ privacy.

Functional materials, specifically, the brise soleil responds seamlessly to the light, shade, and ventilation coming from the north. In addition, intrinsic forms and sleek textures were predominant across the interior and exterior spaces, leaving a laidback and warm impression to the end-users.