A house is the simplest yet complex piece of Architecture one could ever encounter. It is a matter of putting all the most basic principles and mixing it well with good design that can significantly increase the state of living of a person. The common perception of a house is a box with a roof on top, which is not always the case especially today. We now live in a modern world. Each day is a different day and nothing is ever the same as yesterday. There is an incredible influence of technology in all of the things we do nowadays not to mention we all started out in a box with a roof. Out of all the chaos that is Technology, Architecture maybe if not is one of the most necessary things man can’t live without and probably the most that is affected by Economic, Social, and Political problems. With that being said, it’s just hard to constrain ourselves in a box, whereas people’s lifestyles change along with everything in their environment. So what exactly is a “house” in our time today?
Well maybe for some, it’s not that of a big deal but a house’s efficiency and design affects the people living in it. It is so vital for us to design houses that are liveable and flexible. Spaces are most important to consider because this is where you reside inside the house. It dictates the way you move and experience the house. For some reason I thought the Skywood house has a brilliant minimalist character at least everyone in the class does. But for me that’s all there is to it. It is brilliant in a way that it kind of resonates the whole idea of Minimalism into more of an experiential concept. I think having to stick with the minimalist concept limited the exploration of spaces that could make the house more like a house. Another thing is having to cram up spaces in order to fit it in the floor area. Personally, Planning the spaces is everything. If you start off with a good concept and plan then you can achieve what needs to be achieved, in this case I feel it could’ve reached its potential if the planning was good then it can be a good house. I mean who wants an airplane bathroom sized bathroom in your house. I’am not so much of a minimalist myself though for me this house is a good example of the concept it’s just that, having to stick with that concept prevented it from growing.
So maybe a house doesn’t have to be big to be livable. It’s our job to make a space work in its own worth. Some houses are just plain and simple but none the less, it works, But not he Paxton house. Not even a tile in this house is simple. It is the house of the future as they say. But is the so called “house of the future” considerate to human needs and necessities? Or is it just a label.
The future holds a lot of things for us but it surely is unpredictable, isn’t it? For a house like this, the unpredictable acts as a tool for the designer to achieve a home for them to live in. It’s not just called the house of the future for its futuristic appearance and furniture but the fact that it is moving forward, opening new ways and means of living and redefining the stereotype. It’s not a simple house because of the structural and technological components, but the idea is somehow simple. The hierarchy of spaces show the Private vs. Public spaces. What I like about this house is that the kids have a separate space that they could grow in. The most alluring part of the house is the indoor pool, hovering around the living room. The retractable roof allows for natural lighting and ventilation. We are certainly not robots. We need sunlight, air even rain to live and it is dramatically shown in this house. It’s a matter of putting the right things together. Not just putting something because it looks nice or it looks futuristic. Futurists look into the world or see the world as a blank canvass where they could create things beyond reality. It is a matter of exploring what we can do to improve our quality of life and it’s our job anyway.
Architects are not just responsible for buildings. The power vested in us are far more powerful, Whether it’s just a house or a High rise condominium it all depends on how it works its magic with the people around it.
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