Light and air permeate through residence's stacked concrete volumes in philippines

THROUGH HOUSE IN PAMPANGA PRIORITIZES SPATIAL CONTINUITY Jim Caumeron Design’s Through House in San Fernando, Pampanga, PHILIPPINES, is a RESIDENTIAL project for a doctor and his two

daughters. The design prioritizes a ‘through-ness’ approach, arranging walls like a stack of cards to facilitate cross-ventilation and a range of atmospheric experiences influenced by

natural light. The studio aimed to expand spatial perception within the gated community’s modest lot size. Drawing from a previous project, Viewpoint House, the design emphasizes minimal

materiality and maximizes spatial potential. The concept focuses on removing two opposite walls to create spatial continuity and a calming, liberating ambiance. The arrangement of

alternating planes shapes the layout across different levels, addressing site orientation and specific requirements. all images by r–vis JIM CAUMERON DESIGN FOSTERS SEAMLESS INDOOR-OUTDOOR

LIVING At ground level, the layout by JIM CAUMERON DESIGN responds to community regulations by establishing clear outdoor boundaries. The entrance aligned with the concrete fence opens up to

an accent plant, exposing the rear setback space and wall. Living areas extend seamlessly outdoors, with the front lawn and formal dining space framing either side. A double-height dining

hall allows ventilation through operable second-floor windows that draw air out. A continuous bench-like element connects the swimming pool, creating a sense of spaciousness that integrates

the living area and the father’s room. Glass walls enhance connectivity between spaces, while operable windows support cross-ventilation. On the upper floor, horizontal planes divide rooms

or stand segmented to create open spaces, with partial planes acting as fins to control sunlight along the hallway. The billiard hall includes a pocket garden and a balcony overlooking the

front lawn, while a protruding cube houses the daughters’ shared toilet and bathroom, providing privacy and adding an accent to the house’s front elevation. Lime-washed walls blur the

boundaries between interior and exterior spaces, allowing residents to experience a dynamic living environment characterized by shifting light and airy ambiances. the Through House arranges

walls to facilitate cross-ventilation and natural light Jim Caumeron Design aims to expand spatial perception within the gated community’s modest lot size minimal materiality and spatial

continuity create a calming, liberating ambiance throughout the house alternating planes shape the layout across different levels, addressing site orientation and requirements