At minimum, a home should have four walls around it and a roof overhead, but 'Room Without Roof' by HYLA Architects proves that no maxim is without its exceptions. The creative home in Singapore is structured much like a traditional gabled domicile, but it hides an attractive design quirk on its interior.
Entering Room Without Roof, one might not think the home was particularly interesting. However, once one moves to the center of the home, its unique structuration becomes clear. The center of the home contains an open courtyard, completely free of any roof and holding a pool. This al fresco interior provides the homeowners with a calming respite in the middle of an otherwise dense neighborhood.
Roofless Home Designs
'Room Without Roof' Has an Inventive Inner Courtyard
Trend Themes
1. Roofless Homes - The trend of roofless homes may disrupt the traditional definition of a home by creating unique structures with open spaces and courtyards.
2. Inner Courtyards - The trend of inner courtyards may disrupt traditional home design by providing a unique space that blurs the line between indoor and outdoor living.
3. Al Fresco Living - The trend of al fresco living may disrupt traditional home design by creating spaces that prioritize natural elements like sunlight, fresh air, and greenery.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - There is an opportunity for architects to rethink traditional home design and create unique, open, and airy spaces that prioritize outdoor living.
2. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers could explore the trend of roofless homes and inner courtyards as a way to differentiate their properties and create a unique selling point.
3. Home Decor and Furnishings - Home decor and furnishings companies could create products that align with al fresco living, such as outdoor furniture that is both comfortable and stylish.