Eth

Country Villa for Archizeit Studio

Eth is a single family country villa situated on the banks of a river, the main building material of which is rammed earth. The concept has a longitudinal development on a single level. The house's living area is comprised of an open space living room and kitchen with a prep area and dining area. On both sides of the living area are distributed the three bedrooms each with their own ensuite bathroom and wardrobes. The theme of the project is escape from routine and communion with nature, reflected in the placement of the house between a river and a street both expressing a form of flow.

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Unique Properties

Eth House is the concept of a single family villa in which the emphasis was on site integration and following the principles of sustainability and ecology. The desire of the clients to be close to nature is thus reflected by the choice of the site for the future home. The configuration of the house fits perfectly into the landscape, complementing it, not competing. The natural materials that the house was built from are also harmonious with the surroundings, forming unity with nature.

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contry house, villa, earth, river, minimalism, eco

Production Technology

From the point of view of the used materials , the main material around which the concept of the house was developed is the rammed earth, which was chosen both due to its load bearing characteristics and aesthetics. This material has many advantages: it has low embodied energy and requires less energy, its hygroscopic nature helps regulate de humidity in the building, it acts as a good insulator and keeps the interior warm in the winter , it is sustainable and helps to avoid wastage of material. The other materials chosen: wood, metal and glass, have the role of completing the appearance of the red walls and not competing with them.

Design Challenge

The challenge was to create a house that would integrate on the proposed land and to keep in mind its strengths as well as its constraints. The size and proportions of the site, as well as its slope, were the first decision factor, its elongated and narrow shape led to the need for longitudinal development of the project and an inline configuration of functions.The second important factor is the immediate approach and opening of the main side of the site to a heavily circulated artery, which led to the closure to the street, through a completely opaque facade.

Project Duration

The concept is planned to be constructed in the Vadul lui Voda village, near Chisinau, Moldova.

Operation Flow

From a functional point of view, the house is divided into two areas that can be accessed separately from the main entrance hall and which communicate with each other through a gallery. The first area contains the master bedroom, which can function independently of the rest of the house, with separate access, wardrobe and bathroom. The other area has an open plan configuration and contains a kitchen and living area that communicate with each other, as well as two separate bedrooms, one for guests and one for children.

Research

The research process started with a detailed analysis of the site for the future villa. Its spatial characteristics, shape, slope, position towards the cardinal points, towards the access roads and towards the natural components such as the river, had a primordial role in choosing the shape of the future house.Equally important was the search for sustainability and ecology, especially in order to choose the main building material, which became the rammed earth, due to its functional and aesthetic qualities.

Inspiration

The main source of inspiration for the concept was the ancient traditional method of building walls from rammed earth. In modern architecture, this ancient method has been revived as a sustainable building method, that has minimal environmental impact. The analysis of the position and characteristics of the site also was an important step in the realization of the future housing concept, from this analysis showing the spatial, functional configuration and its aesthetic aspect.

Image Credits

All images: Archizeit Studio, Renders and Layouts, 2021.

Project Overview

Eth Country Villa has been a Bronze winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Bronze Recognition

Alexandru Zingaliuc was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Eth Country Villa.

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Introducing Eth: A Sustainable Country Villa Concept by Alexandru Zingaliuc

Eth House is a sustainable country villa concept designed by Alexandru Zingaliuc, focusing on site integration and sustainability, planned to be constructed in Vadul lui Voda village, near Chisinau, Moldova. The design draws inspiration from ancient building methods and emphasizes a harmonious relationship with nature.

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