BEACHED HOUSES
Whitehouse, Jamaica
Credits: Michael Sorkin, Kent Hikida
These houses were the result of a commission from a New
York art dealer who wished to establish a small colony
for the artists he represented. As a result, each of the
three house types propose (“Ray”, “Carp”, and “Slug”) is
designed as a loft with minimal interior partitioning to allow
for fl exible use. In the case of Ray and Carp, dwelling
space is located above the primary use space to provide
privacy and to avoid interfering with the open area below.
Construction is light-weight framing with a metal skin. An
abundance of openings allow for ample natural ventilation. |
