这是由Paravant Architects建筑事务所设计的一个位于哥斯达黎加的住宅,项目融合可持续性,包括两个非常不同的表皮,街道一侧是巨大的混凝土墙壁,它为主人提供必要的隐私。坚固墙板上的开口定义住户向外的视野,这些开口和其他的策略性的开口为住宅提供自然通风和降温。而私人的朝着南侧的一面则是巨大的透明表皮和较深的屋檐,它们完全将住宅向着户外惊人的景色打开。起居室有一个十六米长的可收缩滑动玻璃墙,它能为住户提供无与伦比的室内室外无边界体验。相邻的泳池是无边泳池,这个设计更是升级了室内的空间体验,同时这个泳池也是一个住宅内部的降温机制。 Areopagus is a building harmoniously integrated into the landscape of the Costa Rican mountains. The project was planned as a retirement residence for a client from Hollywood, California by Paravant Architects and Planners. The building has two very different façades. The street-facing facade is a massive concrete wall providing privacy for the owners. Openings in the solid wall-plane, frame controlled views of the surrounding mountains. These and other strategically placed openings provide for natural cooling and cross ventilation. The private south facing elevation, with large transparent glazing and deep roof overhangs completely opens up this side of the house to stunning views across the valley towards San Jose. The living room has a 16m-long fully retractable corner glass-sliding wall allowing for true indoor-outdoor living. The adjacent pool with its vanishing edge enhances the already dramatic experience of this space. Additionally, the pool acts as a cooling pond reducing air temperature in the house.