This is a specific work in the project: a house for young families developed by Diana Nitreanu to adapt to changes in social life in general and architecture in particular after the COVID-19 pandemic. The family house was intended to transform from a place of residence to a place to live, a place to work, a place to study, a place to communicate, a place to grow crops, a place to exercise, and a place to entertain. For children, adults, and families the house becomes very important because most of the basic activities and human lifetime take place in the home space.
The client requested to design a house for a young family of 3 members, husband and wife, and 1 small child, both husband and wife working completely remotely. The project construction is located in a quiet residential area, with an area of 265 m2, distributed in two floors. One of the main desires was to optimize all the necessary functionalities, while minimizing construction density in order to increase green area and open spaces. In terms of space, the architect created many layers of gardens, balconies, loggias, and 365” terraces, helping the building’s perspective to come alive with many coatings, having the mix of materials to blend harmoniously in the background. The game of natural wood and dark grey metal veneering create a comfortable and fresh aesthetics.
On the ground, the building has a clean architecture with garden spaces that merge into this structure, allowing functional spaces to directly access the natural environment, where the family members can easily connect no matter where they are. The kitchen and dining area are disposed in such way so you can see the entire house and connect with the outdoor spaces. The porch is flexibly used as a multi-purpose space: receiving guests, relaxing, working, holding parties. The porch is combined with the yard and front garden creating an airy space for children to play.
Working and study room will be used during meetings when need to concentrate, at other times, the location can be completely flexible depending on the weather and personal needs. The main bedroom on the first floor is arranged to observe the entire garden view and to easily get into the other two bedrooms. The architect trusts that a clean living environment is an important start for a young family.
