House Belfast Lough, Cultra 2016

A single dwelling on the southern shore of Belfast Lough.

The site is located in an area defined by large dwellings in a variety of styles set within landscaped plots with extensive views towards the lough. The defined plot sits constrained in the midst of this tight coastal context, and incorporates a natural steep rise in the local topography.

The project is conceived as a singular linear masonry form, placed perpendicular to the shoreline and against the natural rise in the terrain. The form is expressed as 3 distinct strata to reflect the internal functions, each shifting on the linear axis to engage directly with the topography, and each addressing a series of stepping outdoor spaces to the south-west, which develop in seclusion as they ascend the site, from parking courtyard to private garden. The forms are further eroded and appended to take advantage of natural light and views.