House with greenhouse, with lake view, on a triangular site

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A house for a family of two, who want to escape the city and connect with the nature.
Nestled on the outskirts of Bucharest, a sloped and triangle- shaped terrain overlooks a lake; a narrow road access, with high fence neighbors. A very particular site that generated a lot of iterations but after a 2 years labor, it finally settled for a concept, ready to be implemented.
The triangular shape of the site offers a unique opportunity to maximize views of the lake and utilize natural light. The house is placed on the widest edge of the triangle, with the volume of the greenhouse rotated in an angle to directly face the lake.
On the opposite side, the façade towards the street is completely blank, in a gesture of introversion and privacy. The house's entrance draws the eye as an unexpected, carved triangular form inside a compact wall. The angular cut of the entrance carves into the façade like a sculptural element, inviting entry while offering a hint of the geometric playfulness within.
Though a small house, the interior spaces seems fluid and wide, maximized for both privacy and panoramic views. The spaces have a classical distribution between the two stories -daytime areas on the ground floor and sleeping, on the first floor.
The interior design revolves around an open-plan living space on the ground floor with the large double height of the living room, and open spaces of the kitchen, dining area and the greenhouse.
Meanwhile, the second floor hosts the loft-like master bedroom and multi-use storage spaces. The main bedroom opens to a terrace that offers a different top view of the lake.
One of the home's most captivating element is a large round window, strategically positioned in the main living area. This circular opening, which contrasts with the angularity of the house’s layout, becomes a focal point as it frames a perfect view of the vegetation near the lake. Beyond being a design feature, the round window serves a dual function—providing a soft, panoramic connection to the outdoors while breaking the rhythm of typical rectangular glazing.
the most iconic feature of the construction is the glass greenhouse that extends out towards the lake, merging nature with the living space. Attached to the main living area, it captures sunlight and heat, creating a warm sanctuary, it becomes a transitional indoor-outdoor space, with the glass panels opening to allow the air to circulate throughout the home.
The accentuated slope of the terrain gives the opportunity to work with different levels inside the house, and different heights. This also allows to have a smaller overall height of the house from the street level point of view. It is like gradually steping down towards the lake.
Sustainability is at the core of the concept. The use of timber grounds the house aesthetically, but also ensures it blends seamlessly with the environment over time.
The house blends nature, sustainability and modern design with innovative elements.