Architectural designer Javier Corvalan designed this home in Asunción, Paraguay for a film director client. The boxy structure of the home is inspired by the client’s love of photography as it resembles the shape and function of a pinhole camera.
The giant metal roof tilts up and down, letting light and air flow through the house, allowing for a self-ventilation system that is both effective and budget-friendly. One of the concerns addressed in the home’s overall structure was vandalism and dangerous local crime and the roof acts as a shell that encases and protects the interior while the owner is away.
This tilting home by Javier Corvalan is a dramatic way to ensure every living comfort is met while staying on a strict building budget.
Roof-Raising Residences
Javier Corvalan Designs a Home with a Unique Self-Ventilation System
Trend Themes
1. Self-ventilating Architecture - Architects and designers are incorporating self-ventilating systems in homes and buildings to enhance comfort and reduce costs.
2. Adaptive Roofs - Roofs that tilt or adjust to improve natural lighting and ventilation are becoming popular in contemporary architecture.
3. Protective Structural Design - More architects and designers are integrating security features into their designs to address concerns about vandalism and crime.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Innovative design elements and materials can improve the functionality and sustainability of buildings.
2. Real Estate - Trends in architecture and structural design impact the resale value and marketability of homes and buildings.
3. Security - There is an opportunity for security companies to partner with architects and designers to provide more seamless and effective security features in building design.