The conceptual design for this project is a visually expansive modern house that appears to seamlessly extend to the sky and to the horizon, providing a feeling of infinity.
The vertical extension is achieved by using floating exterior stone wall panels separated by metal recesses, with tall windows extending past the ceiling line to the roof, and an interior floating stair system anchored by a structural stone wall ascending through a linear skylight.
Similarly, the horizontal extension is created by a cantilevered front porch canopy inspired by architect Mies Van Der Roh’s Barcelona Pavillion. Stretching across the facade to visually widen the front of the house, the canopy continues around the building as a metal mid-band, translating an element of classical architecture into a modern design language. In this case, transforming the decorative mid-band cornice of classical buildings to a functional mid-band metal trough.
The wall-to-wall sliding glass panels at the rear and the upper floor feature skylight window at the front create a strong connection with the outdoors and the horizon through the length of the house. Inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s Museo Canva, the front feature window extends beyond all windows and roofline, accentuating that seamless exterior connection both vertically and horizontally.
In addition to the upper floor feature glazing and the cantilevered canopy, the front entry is flanked by a crafted bronze panel. The three elements give the façade of the house its distinct character and strong architectural presence on the street.
The geometry of the roof stone pattern over the front canopy and rear garage is inspired and derived by the Fibonacci mathematical sequence of proportions in nature. As a sequence it runs to infinity. Standing in the upper floor gallery at the window looking at the horizon over the Fibonacci sequence reinforces the notion of infinity. The house number plaque design summarizes the project concept in its design and materials.
While respectfully blending on the well-established street, the Infinity House stands out in its striking elegance and timeless design ethos.
Photos and video courtesy of The Print Market: theprintmarket.
Status: Completed in 2024
