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PORTFOLIO KARAN SHARMA
THREE BEACHES HOUSE
LOCATION: WHITESTONE, ONTARIO
AREA: 350 sqm
PHASE: SD
The Three beaches house is a second home to family of 4. Through
schematic design collaboration, the clients gravitated towards a concept
that would pull apart the volumes they required – the main bedroom,
living room, and guest suite – into three distinct pavilions.
A floating roof extends over this pavilion, strengthening its vertical presence,
and allowing for the inclusion of clerestory windows below. The
autonomous pavilions are linked together by corridors, creating a juxtaposition
of vacant and occupied space – the void versus the filled. Beyond
functional corridors, the transitional spaces between the pavilions
are also visual corridors, offering clear sight lines through the home.
The remaining interior spaces are kept quiet, cozy, and modest. Minimizing
clutter and thinking critically about daily routines, smart organizational
solutions are incorporated to simplify the couple’s lives and
encourage mental clarity
Image Above: Situating the house on the rocky terrain
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