Though it is far from being the most frequented space in our houses to date it is a space that when properly addressed defines it. Quiet: It should be completely immune to the natural noises of the house – this way it does not impose on the actual functioning of the house. The house shouldn’t [...]
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Roof, Patios and 2nd Floor
We want an elevated house. We don’t want a house with a hollow space beneath it – mostly because it feels like an unhealthy and stagnant void. Still we wanted our house to be elevated for two reasons: (1) to protect and prevent water from reaching the hemp walls; (2) to offer reasonable protection in [...]
Let There Be Light
God said that and we say amen! We love light. Light creates a sense of space, breath and movement. We love big windows that take in a view. We love natural light – it connects us to the world outside – whether it’s bright sunny light or uniform gray light on a cloudy day. We [...]
Now and Then: Open to a Future
We are currently writing out of a present time (December 2010). Our needs and wishes are expressed based on our current experience, on changes we have made in our lives over recent years and from slightly looking into the future. The future is shaped most by our intentions – the reality of it is mostly [...]
Large Spaces or Small Spaces?
We prefer space and connection. We don’t like small and cramped spaces and we don’t like unnecessary fragmentation. This doesn’t necessarily mean that spaces should be large or small – that depends on the function of each space. A meditation space needs to be large enough to allow for movement and small enough to contain [...]
Private & Public Spaces
The house is first and foremost a home for us – there are spaces in the house we consider and wish to be private. We also wish to make our home open and welcoming to guests and visitors – yet we wish to do this while resepcting and maintaining the quality of private spaces. There [...]
Circular Arrangement
We like a home arragement where everything is both connected and private at the same time. Often times houses are arranged in “sequential” structures – where a hallway takes you past and into rooms – which means that to get to some spaces you have to pass through the energy of other space – this [...]