Villa G is located in Kaunas, Lithuania and is seated on the river bank of its largest river Nemunas. The river offers an exceptional view from the house, however, it is facing the North side of the site while the street is on the South.
The design for this client's "dream house on the water" capitalizes on every opportunity to incorporate views of the Long Island Sound within the home. The placement and expanse of the fir windows and sliding doors underscore the water's proximity.
read moreThe design challenge involved rethinking the existing facade, improving the convoluted interior layout, and enriching each space with finely crafted materials. We were required to reuse the existing footprint, while raising the top of foundation walls to exceed new flood regulations. Innovative materials were used to produce an energy efficient thermal envelope and contemporary yet contextually appropriate facades.
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read moreThe design for this client's "dream house on the water" capitalizes on every opportunity to incorporate views of the Long Island Sound within the home. The placement and expanse of the fir windows and sliding doors underscore the water's proximity.
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