The Silo House project in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, challenges conventional notions of 'home' through a unique rehabilitation of a 1955 grain silo. Kaiserworks, the Phoenix-based architecture office, led the concept development, design, and construction funded by the principal. Inspired by a graduate thesis called 'The MetaUrban,' the project aims to explore the essence of 'home.'
The Silo House features a 230-square-foot footprint, providing a comfortable living space for a single person or a couple. The design combines an exterior shell paying homage to American landscape with an interior object crafted as a monolithic wood and steel 'machine for living.' The operable oculus at the top facilitates passive ventilation.
Influenced by the urban context, the Silo House's design integrates an exterior garden to address the blighted environment of downtown Phoenix. It offers framed views of the skyline, connecting the home to its urban surroundings. Additionally, historical aspects of the Garfield neighborhood are acknowledged within the design strategy.
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