Beautiful Family House With A Perforated Facade On A Very Narrow Plot

The small size of this site and its odd shape would definitely discourage a lot of people from even considering it as a potential spot for their new family home. Luckily, its new owners realized the potential behind this small area and enlisted the help of studio AD9 Architects to build here an amazing structure.

The LVS.House is tall and narrow, featuring a tower or tube-like shape
The LVS.House is tall and narrow, featuring a tower or tube-like shape

The new house stands up tall and proud, tightly squeezed between the neighboring structures and very narrow at the front. At the back the site widens and this this allows the house to have an L shape with more space to be enjoyed by the family. There’s 345 square meters of living space and they’re spread over several levels. 

Access between the floors throughout the house is done in a variety of different ways
Access between the floors throughout the house is done in a variety of different ways
In the kitchen and dining area there's a stylish floating staircase hanging from the ceiling by thin metal rods
In the kitchen and dining area there’s a stylish floating staircase hanging from the ceiling by thin metal rods

The front facade is very interesting from a visual standpoint. Each floor features a curved balcony with a perforated metal mesh surround gives the whole building a light and breezy look. The top floor also has a floating roof cover with a very similar, perforated design. At the ground floor, the entire width of the house is taken up by a pair of large wooden doors. Inside, the layout is quite intricate considering how small the footprint of the house is. However, all the areas both common and private are well connected and this creates a smooth flow throughout the house. It also makes it easy to keep an eye out on the children no matter where one is inside the house. No space seems too small or too cluttered and there’s a very open, airy and fresh ambiance throughout the entire house. 

A live edge fining table and a marble accent wall this give space an elegant and refined look
A live edge fining table and a marble accent wall this give space an elegant and refined look
The top floor features a series of circular skylights as well as a perforated balcony roof that let natural light in from above
The top floor features a series of circular skylights as well as a perforated balcony roof that let natural light in from above
The house is tightly squeezed between two adjacent structures and completely closed off on the sides
The house is tightly squeezed between two adjacent structures and completely closed off on the sides
Curved doorways add a quirky and mystical twist to the otherwise minimalist interior design
Curved doorways add a quirky and mystical twist to the otherwise minimalist interior design
A small and casual living area is combined with the kitchen and the dining room
A small and casual living area is combined with the kitchen and the dining room
A spiral staircase made of wood and metal connects the floors at the core of the house
A spiral staircase made of wood and metal connects the floors at the core of the house
The entrance at the ground floor has two massive wood doors
The entrance at the ground floor has two massive wood doors
The perforated metal screens that frame the balconies turn this into a very interesting house
The perforated metal screens that frame the balconies turn this into a very interesting house
This alternative staircase connects the bedrooms and brings more light from above
This alternative staircase connects the bedrooms and brings more light from above
The bedrooms have a very zen and organic design, with lots of wood and pleasant lighting throughout
The bedrooms have a very zen and organic design, with lots of wood and pleasant lighting throughout
Although the site is very narrow at the front, this doesn't stop this house from being amazing inside
Although the site is very narrow at the front, this doesn’t stop this house from being amazing inside