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Wafai Architecture's Seashell House gets residents close to nature

By Stu Robarts    12 Feb 2020
The Seashell House is reminiscent of a junonia shell in terms of its folded shape and its patternation / Wafai Architecture

Wafai Architecture have designed a sustainably constructed house that is inspired by the shape of a seashell and is aimed at helping residents live close to nature.

The Seashell House, the first project for which is currently in discussion, is reminiscent of a junonia shell in terms of its folded shape and its patternation.

The single-storey structure's compact 240sq m (2,600sq ft) footprint means a limited impact on a site and allows its inhabitants to be closely connected to the surroundings – and the intention for an entirely prefabricated design to be developed means it could be delivered to a site ready-built.

It is based on a glulam timber frame that is filled with natural straw insulation, contributing towards its sustainable construction approach.

The volume is clad in half circles of recycled wood that have been fixed and arranged together to form a scale-like pattern, with each piece a slightly different shade.

A number of passive features are incorporated into the design, including large windows and a skylight to provide ample natural lighting and ventilation and the orientation of the house to take harness the prevailing conditions.

Inside, a simple colour scheme is aimed at providing a serene environment.

The house features a living space and master bedroom, both with terrarium-like glass gardens that strengthen the connection with nature.

The living space includes a kitchen, a dining area and a lounge that is oriented towards its large circular window again to contribute towards a provide a focus on nature.

There are also two bedrooms with bathrooms, as well as an outdoor space with a swimming pool and recreation area.

The single-storey structure's small footprint means a relatively small impact on a site / Wafai Architecture
The compact size of the house allows residents to love closely connected to the surroundings of a site / Wafai Architecture
The volume is clad in half circles of recycled wood that have been fixed and arranged together to form a scale-like pattern / Wafai Architecture
The house is built from a glulam timber frame that is filled with natural straw insulation / Wafai Architecture
The lounge is oriented towards a large circular window / Wafai Architecture
The living space includes a kitchen, a dining area and the lounge / Wafai Architecture
There is an outdoor space with a swimming pool and recreation area / Wafai Architecture
Wafai Architecture  house  nature  sustainable 
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