Author: Arch. Razvan Mosneag, TTL Arhitectura, OOPY Arhitectura co-authors: Arch. Octavia Floria Popeea, Arch. Iustin Popescu, Arch. Vlad Barladeanu, Arch. Oana Cretu
Structure: Eng. Mihail Gh. Popescu, Tech. Raluca Pacurar
Builder: TTL Construct Photos: Mihai Covrig
The house with a liquidambar is designed for a family with children, aiming to provide a wide open space in an existing areal of a former working class neighbourhood.
The liquidambar, a tree with a particular meaning to the owners, has its place in the centre of the house which is so old, yet with such a refreshing present.
The house preserves the initial site structure and organisation, keeping the traditional space partition, its conformation and its main volumes; the old, thick brick walls contribute to the thermal and phonic interior comfort, while the new finishes and all other interior design elements turn this space into one adapted to the living style of our present time, with all its esthetical and practical benefits.
The interior design elements are enriched both by the sunlight penetrating through the big glazing surfaces at the ground floor as well as the ceiling windows from the upper floor, complemented by artificial light, spread around by fixtures tailored for each space.
Windows’ placement was decided so the light would be, as necessary, diffuse and intimate in the relaxation zones (living room, the greenhouse, the dining areas, the bedrooms), or tonic and powerful in areas such as bathrooms, spaces for food preparation, certain areas in the children or the living rooms.
The materials blend harmoniously as texture and colours: stone and the wood, both natural, the metal and the glass, all of them of best quality, convey the feeling of rest, hospitality, comfort, and relaxation, being also easy to maintain due to the minimalist simplicity of the accessories and the surface smoothness.