This distinctly modern family home is located on an elevated site in West Cork overlooking Roaring Water Bay and has been designed and constructed to meet the high performance criteria of passive house.
The configuration and layout have responded to the topography and vistas prevalent on the site. A series of folds link the internal spaces to the garden and patio areas, and straddle a significant seam of sandstone. Large glazed areas frame the panoramic views.
On entering the property, the centrally located stair discretely separates the ground floor accommodation whilst visual connectivity is maintained to the rockface and surreal coastal vistas. The uniquely temperate climate enabled the use of extensive glazing. All service and ancillary rooms are located to the north of the building. The open plan kitchen, dining, living and sun room areas open out to the deck, reflection pond and informal garden areas, which are craddled by the natural rock crop as it taperes back into the landscape. The form of the stair continues the folded plate theme and draws one upwards to experience both the cool north and warm southerly light as they appear to embrace and simultaneously dance across the ceiling.
This project is available to view 10th Nov 2018 as part of the International Passive House Open Days 2018
To book a viewing tickets are available here
