This academic project explores how a highly constrained site can become the catalyst for a distinctive residential experience. Situated on an elongated plot measuring 10 by 40 metres, with access from streets to both the north and south and a maximum building height of only four metres, the project forms part of a continuous sequence of similarly proportioned parcels. Rather than resisting these limitations, the design embraces them as the starting point for the architectural concept.
The residence is organised around the spine of the house; a continuous linear circulation space that connects the principal living areas at either end of the plot with a generous central patio at its centre. Along this central route, secondary functions such as the kitchen, pantry, bathroom and study are carefully integrated between the main living spaces and the site boundaries. The resulting layout transforms movement through the house into a spatial experience, where changing proportions, framed views and material use continuously shape and alter the perception of the interior.
The project demonstrates how simple architectural principles can generate a rich spatial environment. By organising the dwelling around a central outdoor space and a clear circulation framework, the design turns the site's restrictive dimensions into an opportunity to explore proportion, sequence and the relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces.
location: maastricht, the netherlands
type: academic project
program: residential
area: 400sqm
tutor: arch.avb nol fox bna