Strong Bones
family house
Istria, Croatia
2020
architecture: Dana Krhlanko
status: preliminary design
This house has strong bones because it is embedded in the Istrian steep, stony hill. It opens itself to the favorable energies and best views with the L shape of a floor plan. Glass house tends to catch winter sun rays as long as possible. This house is rooted in local tradition although very contemporary in space organization and large openings.
design elements with harmonizing effect:
– favorable proportion
– aligned with cardinal directions
– L shape of floor plan opened to the NE
– exposure to north: green energy quality
– exposure to east: UV energy quality
– balanced energy keys
– arrangement of rooms according to dominance of the elements distribution: meditation NE, master bedroom SW, kitchen SE
– 2 stories opening of the central point
– design elements for clockwise rotation
