Everden is a single family residence, new build construction. The brief was to create a place for a growing family, that could support their desires for the home to be a place of refuge. The brief was to create a home that felt unique and personal to the homeowners, unapologetically contemporary, while still having cues to the traditional ideas of “house“. What followed was a three storyform, reading as stacked boxes, carrying the motif of “house” throughout the interior.
While a gabled roof is one of the quintessential icons of “house”, we were interested in elevating this phenomenon beyond motif to a spatial experience that defined a narrative throughout the project. A gabled space on Level 3 relates to the roofline but a decision was made that the ground floor, often relegated to cubic space, should be provided with a gableextrusion as well, enhancing the sense of ‘house’ across the shared living spaces. This combined a planometric and materialdirection that would emphasize a three-dimensional stacking and staggering that plays with the definition between form, space and motif.
The Everden house places much of its emphasis on experience of space, allowing for flexibility with material expression. This approach was integral to working with the clients budget strategy and thesis: create a project that is impactful without being indulgent. The house features an exterior cladding of corrugated metal – durable, affordable and familiar.
The material is elevated through the precise detailing of levels and parapets to create the illusion of stacked boxes. Similarly, the interior focuses on one critical move: the peaked ceiling scape. This allowed other details to become secondary and in doing so, cost effective.
The Everden house is an exploration of theme, motif, and spatial experience that is both playful and serious. The project seeks to straddle the fine line between academic and explorative architecture while still being livable, usable and timeless. This has been a trajectory in the design thinking of StudioAC, specifically with respect to developing a spatial logic that transcends typical expectations and seeks to allow program to define volume.
An exterior view of a three-story building, showcasing a stacked design with black corrugated walls and large glass windows.An exterior shot of the back of the Everden building, showcasing its stacked design and small outdoor space.A low-angle shot of the Everden unit, showcasing its architectural design and positioning within its neighborhood.An interior shot of the third level room showcasing a small outdoor space through large glass windows, an L-shaped sofa that complements the white wall and brown ceiling color scheme.An interior shot showcasing a fireplace, large wall art frame decoration and a wooden flooring that enhances the room’s visual appeal.A close-up shot of a slim window that offers a picturesque view of the exterior surroundings.A detailed view of the bedroom emphasizing the high vaulted ceiling, which creates a sense of spaciousness within the room.An overview of the first level, showcasing a design that combines the dining, living, and kitchen areas for ease of accessibility.An interior shot of the kitchen showcasing vaulted ceilings, a stainless steel rectangular table and sink that add unique design elements.An interior shot of a room with a white partition featuring a glass panel in the middle, creating a reflection.An overview of the bedroom featuring a partition of white panels and a large glass window that floods the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance.An interior shot of the bedroom highlighting a large full-height glass window that allows natural light to flood the space, creating a relaxing ambiance.An interior shot of the bathroom showcasing its vibrant white color and unique wall cladding design elements.A detailed view of the bathroom showcasing a harmonious combination of white, black and brown color scheme, creating a visually pleasing and sophisticated design aesthetic.3D model of Everden House3D model of Everden HouseRight: Section Perspective Drawing Left: Actual built of Everden A visual representation of the floor plan of the building’s first floor.A visual representation of the floor plan of the building’s second floor.A visual representation of the floor plan of the building’s third floor.Site plan of Everden
