Horizontal Tropical Villa with Screened Terrace Design for Beruwala

Long roof lines and a low upper terrace make this villa read horizontally. A tall stone-toned end wall marks one corner, while the opposite side opens towards the garden. Screens, planting and roof projections create several levels of shelter along the broad glazed front.

Start a similar brief by choosing the garden views worth keeping open. A continuous terrace can connect several rooms, but each opening may need a different level of shade or privacy. Check the span and support of the projecting roofs and preserve a route to maintain the screened areas.