"The project is situated on a 5×20 meter plot at the intersection of two narrow alleys-an uncommon condition within the typical urban tube-house fabric. The advantage of having two open façades allows for effective use of natural light and ventilation, while simultaneously requiring careful control of sightlines to ensure privacy."
"In an increasingly dense urban context, where land becomes scarce and buildings press tightly against one another, daily life is often compressed within enclosed volumes. The house is therefore not merely a shelter, but a space that creates openings for people to truly breathe. From this perspective, the 'void' became the central concept shaping The Gap House."
The Gap House occupies a 5×20 meter plot at the intersection of two narrow alleys, an unusual configuration within typical urban tube-house fabric. The dual open facades provide significant advantages for natural light and ventilation, though they require careful management of sightlines for privacy. In increasingly dense urban environments where land scarcity forces buildings into tight proximity, daily life becomes compressed within enclosed spaces. The design responds to this constraint by treating the house not simply as shelter but as a space enabling inhabitants to breathe. The void concept became the central organizing principle, creating openings that counteract urban density and compression.
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