Elevated House.

Designing for a modular and/or DIY construction project may have mixed expectations, nevertheless we still try to address the issue from time to time. The model presented here is a 13.8 by 6.4 meter single family home or live/work environment that could easily be a long term dwelling for a working professional or newlyweds, as well as a vacation home or retreat; we've placed the construction on top of two concrete pillars in order to achieve a minimal footprint and since it's modular, the building can rest on lower foundation or stilts just above grade. The example presented here is a solution in which by elevating the frame we get a nice covered area that can be used as a garage or a terrace, or it can be enclosed to make for more interior living areas. 

As a study model we expect there will be some changes and adjustments in order to get the economy of it into a range that fits into most budgets. More to come soon.

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The Maritime Bar.

A Restaurant and Bar for the city of Bilbao, Spain; the site is on the bank by the river Nervión, very near the Guggenheim Museum. It's intended as a transition spot, a place to get a quick lunch or dinner, a drink in between bars or to enjoy the views of the river, the people on the streets and to have a nice night out.

The main body rests atop a platform that houses kitchen, storage and technical rooms, this creates a public space that serves as access plaza with a great view of the city streets and river surrounding it.

Sa House 005.

SA House 005- A prototype mountain house. Proposed as a modular construction, this medium house includes two full bathrooms, two bedrooms, full kitchen, laundry, entertainment room, small office, patio, terrace and three car garage (a zoning requirement by the development).

The Ribbon Building.

Study House 004.

Number 4 in the series, this project is based on the modular 4x8ft. standard and variations adding 1/4, 1/2, etc. to the widths and heights creating a more welcoming interior, taking note of the exterior details made from zinc, aluminum and ebony panels and double pane windows. The plan consists of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room and study, and a space for future expansion on the second floor terrace, in the spirit of DIY construction that lowers building cost and makes for a more adaptable dwelling for inhabitants.