Truss House
In my opinion, architectural design without simultaneously considering the type of structure is sculpture. Without the concurrent design of space and structure, we enter an entirely different artistic realm, which is not architecture. Architecture is the art of optimizing life, the art of functionality, not the creation of forms. Form is the external manifestation of an architectural work, not its essence. The essence of an architectural work is its efficiency in facilitating everyday life. This facilitation can be through providing optimal temperature, greater security, or healthier lighting.
Project description
In this building, designed for desert regions, the habitable area is divided into two spaces. The basement, intended for nighttime use, when the temperature drops significantly, includes a kitchen, bathroom and restroom, along with two spacious bedrooms and a relatively suitable living area adjacent to the kitchen.
The ground floor, enclosed by a truss structure, is designated for parking and temporary passage, serving as a transitional space between the private areas and the surrounding environment. A cylindrical staircase passes through this space, acting as the main entrance to the building. Surrounding this stair box is a circular skylight, which, along with six smaller skylights, provides the natural light needed for the basement.
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