"This elongated entrance sequence establishes a gradual transition from the public urban environment to the private domestic space. Enclosed by stone walls and a timber ceiling, the passage leads into a double-height living area that opens onto the central courtyard, creating immediate visual and spatial continuity across levels. The courtyard functions as the core of the house, mediating environmental performance and spatial organization."
"Internally, the house is structured around a double-height living space that connects the ground floor with the upper level. Curved glass partitions soften transitions between rooms and maintain visual openness despite the compact footprint. The second floor accommodates more private functions, including the main bedroom and spaces for displaying an art collection, all arranged to maintain visual connection with the courtyard below."
"Terrarium House is a private urban located in Ladprao, , designed by Unknown Surface Studio for a constrained, landlocked site surrounded by neighboring buildings on all sides. The project responds to these conditions by adopting an inward-looking spatial strategy, organizing the house around a central that preserves existing trees and serves as the primary source of natural light, ventilation, and visual relief."
Terrarium House sits on a constrained, landlocked lot in Ladprao surrounded by neighboring buildings. The house adopts an inward-looking strategy organized around a central courtyard that preserves existing trees and supplies natural light, ventilation, and visual relief. Access runs along a narrow four-meter-long passage enclosed by stone walls and a timber ceiling, creating a gradual transition from street to private interior. The passage leads into a double-height living area that opens onto the courtyard. Curved glass partitions maintain openness, while a column-free structure allows spatial flexibility. Upper-floor private rooms remain visually connected to the courtyard. Glazed surfaces balance daylight penetration with privacy.
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