Eliška Procházková
student
Faculty of Architecture and Design STU in Bratislava
Slovakia
Architecture
The object itself is sensitively designed with care to preserving the original vegetation. The user has the opportunity to regenerate body and mind in a place… more
Muzamil Mutalib
advisor
City University Malaysia
Malaysia
Lecturer specializing in Interior Design and Architecture, with a strong passion for blending… more
This villa project is a remarkable example of environmentally conscious and site-responsive architecture. The minimal intervention approach placing the structure on stilts demonstrates a deep respect for the natural landscape and topography, allowing the native vegetation to remain virtually untouched. The concept of designing the building as if it could be “lifted and moved without leaving a trace” is not only poetic but also reinforces a powerful sustainability ethos.
The spatial organization is clean, logical and deeply user-centric. The open plan layout, natural light strategy and visual permeability create a serene and immersive experience. The emphasis on relaxation and detachment from everyday life especially the choice to exclude typical features like televisions, encourages a stronger connection between people and nature. The use of concrete as the main material is consistent throughout and handled with elegance revealing texture, tactility and the beauty of raw craftsmanship. The functional green roof with solar panels and thoughtful planting further enhances the sustainability narrative.
For further development, one area of potential refinement lies in diversifying material textures and elements within the interiors to soften the monolithic concrete palette possibly introducing warmer or tactile counterpoints that enhance comfort without compromising the minimalist aesthetic. Additionally, exploring passive cooling strategies beyond shading such as cross ventilation or thermal mass effects could enhance year round performance.
Overall, this is a beautifully restrained and highly integrated design that successfully blends architectural clarity, structural honesty and landscape sensitivity. A thoughtful and inspiring work, congratulations!