Key Constraints:

• Hot, humid climate with reliance on natural ventilation

• Preservation guidelines within a heritage context

• Need for secure, private interiors due to dense urban fabric

• Limited access to heavy machinery and imported materials

Why it’s interesting:

The project uses centuries-old passive cooling principles — thick walls, deep shade, vertical courtyards — but distilled through a modern minimalist lens. It’s a calm, inward-facing home shaped entirely by climate logic and cultural context.