The Linear Taigh by Christos Pavlou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Duais Òir A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Ailtireachd, Togalaichean agus Structaran Competition Category.

ÒrAiltireachd· 2020

The Linear Taigh

by Christos Pavlou

Client: Private Client

Duais Òir A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireachd Category

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The Design

About The Linear Taigh

Bha am pròiseact air a bhrosnachadh leis a’ bheachd a bha a’ coimhead air seallaidhean na Meadhan-thìreach a dh’ ionnsaigh gàrradh ollaidh, fìon-liosan, speuran gorm agus taobh deas chun iar. Gus seallaidhean gun bhacadh a mheudachadh airson a h-uile seòmar chaidh gabhail ri clò-sgrìobhadh sreathach, sgàil-dhealbh sìmplidh mar sin a’ stèidheachadh dàimhean làidir eadar daoine agus nàdar. Bidh grian sleamhnachaidh a’ bacadh scrion alùmanum a’ cumail smachd air agus a’ dìon an taobh a-staigh bho sholas dìreach. Tha àite fuirich aig àirde dùbailte le drochaidean glainne aig cridhe taighe a’ ceangal a h-uile seòmar agus a’ toirt seachad seallaidhean a-steach agus a-mach. Tha an dealbhadh fada a 'gèilleadh do nàdar agus a' leantainn an fhearainn.

The Recognition

About the Duais Òir A' Design Award

Tha The Linear Taigh air Duais Òir A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh anabarrach urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, mìorbhaileach agus sònraichte. Tha buannaichean Òir nan cruthachaidhean anabarrach ùr-ghnàthach, làn lèirsinn agus drùidhteach a nochdas gèinidh, gliocas agus comas an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi The Linear Taigh na innleachd a gheibh moladh mòr, a stèidhicheas gluasadan agus mòr-chuimhneachain a bheir luach nach fhacas riamh roimhe. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Òir A' Design Award na phròiseact sònraichte, urramach a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais gu mòr. Bidh The Linear Taigh a' cruthachadh faireachdainnean làidir miann, a' dùsgadh dealas, a' brosnachadh cruthachalachd agus a' glacadh sinn.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: To maximise unobstructed views for all rooms we adopted a linear typology, a simple strong silhouette establishing so relationships between people and nature. A sliding sun blocking aluminium screen controls and protects the interior from direct sunlight. Double height living space with glazed bridges is the focal area of the house connecting all rooms and providing views in and out. The long design surrenders to its natural environment and absorbs the panorama of the Mediterranean nature.
Dimensions & Packaging: site area 1517 sq.m.
area of building 607 sq.m.
Tags: double height living, rural house, aluminium mesh, sun screens, swimming pool
Production Technology: Locally produced materials are used. Cyprus is rich in lime stone thus concrete, clay bricks and plasters are used as the main building material.The frame structure is made of reinforced concrete but additional structures are made of steel providing contrast between heavy and light finishes. Marble stone is used for floors, clay thermal bricks for outer walls, wooden flooring for outdoors, timber cladding for some walls and staircases inside.Triple, tempered glass is used for the gazed bridges.
Design Challenge: Our challenge was to establish relationships between building and nature. Our proposal enhances the beauty of the Mediterranean countryside. A linear typology was adopted where all rooms have views through big openings highlighting the connection with nature. A challenge was to design a sustainable house. We have incorporated passive solar concepts which included photovoltaic, solar panels, cross and chimney stack ventilation. Orientation and shading devices reduce the amount of solar gains.
Research: To reduce energy the following strategies applied- 1. passive solar approach, right orientation, cross ventilation, chimney stack effect 2. High performance insulation materials, 3.glass with light transmission 73 ,solar factor 41, 4. Shade devices blocking 80% of direct sun 5.Led lighting 6. Automation 7. sustainable sources ,38 photovoltaic panels, 8 solar panels.Furthermore swimming pool is placed next to living area so as water evaporates cooler air is drawn into the hous
Inspiration: The linearity of the vineyards and olive groove plantations were the inspiration for the design. It seemed as though nature was calling us to follow the linearity model of the landscape and be part of its ecosystem. As a result the house is structured along a longitudinal axis running parallel to plantations but also coinciding with the best sun orientation, summer breezes and views. Linear elements in the house echo the linearity of nature.
Project Duration: the projected started in 2015 in Limassol, Cyprus and finished in 2018.
Operation Flow: The linear typology produces a series of spaces along a pathway. Spaces have specific relationship with the outside highlighting strong connections between activities within the house and nature. Living space acts as in between space connecting all four levels. A slim aluminium system on ground provides smooth transitions between inside and outside. Mesh sun-screen on first floor remodels the appearance of the house, the day appears solid and protective but the night is light and transparent.
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