Duplex Coastal Residence 

This duplex residence is defined by its rational geometry and integration of light-filtering architectural elements. The building mass is divided symmetrically into two units, each with a double-height entry sequence and open-plan interiors that prioritize visual and physical continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Façade & Materials
The façade is articulated through a combination of exposed concrete panels, white-rendered masonry, and timber decking. A central vertical lattice in precast concrete defines the axis of symmetry, providing shading, privacy, and textural variation. Projecting concrete frames on the upper level create deep overhangs, optimizing solar control and emphasizing horizontality.

Openings & Shading Devices
Glazing is designed with large aluminum-framed sliding doors and full-height windows, ensuring maximum daylight penetration. Shading elements, including grid-patterned concrete screens and horizontal pergolas, regulate solar gain and create dynamic shadow play across terraces and interiors.

Circulation & Spatial Organization
Each unit is arranged over two floors, with living and communal areas at ground level and private bedrooms above. Vertical circulation is strategically positioned adjacent to the central axis, maintaining clarity in plan organization. Outdoor decks extend living spaces to the landscaped front gardens, which act as transition zones to the exterior.

Structural & Landscape Integration
The structure employs a reinforced concrete frame system with cantilevered slabs forming sheltered terraces. Timber decking softens the concrete mass, while low-maintenance vegetation—including clipped hedges, groundcovers, and vertical climbers—anchors the building within its context.

Environmental Considerations
The use of passive solar design strategies, including deep overhangs, operable glazing, and cross-ventilation, enhances thermal comfort while minimizing energy demand. The lattice screen doubles as a shading device and a vertical support for climbing vegetation, contributing to passive cooling.

This project demonstrates a precise balance of structural expression, materiality, and environmental performance within a compact coastal site.