D / House design concept
Contemporary Gable Entrance House Design for Horana
The projecting gable frames a recessed balcony, giving the upper level a sheltered outdoor edge. A second screen of closely spaced timber-toned slats sits above the entrance, beside the tall window bay.
Design notes
What this design explores
The projecting gable frames a recessed balcony, giving the upper level a sheltered outdoor edge. A second screen of closely spaced timber-toned slats sits above the entrance, beside the tall window bay. Those two details create distinct degrees of openness across a relatively narrow frontage.
Before adapting this idea, decide which upper opening should provide an outward view and which needs privacy. Test the gable's depth against afternoon sun and the direction of wind-driven rain, and leave a way to clean behind the slats.
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