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The K Residence

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Location
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
Office-Dining Room
Office-Dining Room
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Stair, Second Floor
Stair, Second Floor
Design Studio
Design Studio
bathroom
bathroom
Section: Gallery Space and Play of Light - The interior space completes the three-dimensionality of the house with a collection of spatial volumes; with adorned by art pieces of different mediums that are intentionally thought-out. From carefully positioned clerestory and punched windows, natural light pours in and the play of shadows create further drama and scale.
Section: Gallery Space and Play of Light - The interior space completes the three-dimensionality of the house with a collection of spatial volumes; with adorned by art pieces of different mediums that are intentionally thought-out. From carefully positioned clerestory and punched windows, natural light pours in and the play of shadows create further drama and scale.
Plans: The spatial organization takes into consideration privacy, scale, and complexity of use which support various appropriations. The flexibility of the space allows for future layouts that take into account restaurant, Airbnb, and family configurations as desired by the user. With the workshop located at the 2nd floor, business and leisure can be compartmentalized through the guest room which can act as an alternative entrance separating work and domestic life.
Plans: The spatial organization takes into consideration privacy, scale, and complexity of use which support various appropriations. The flexibility of the space allows for future layouts that take into account restaurant, Airbnb, and family configurations as desired by the user. With the workshop located at the 2nd floor, business and leisure can be compartmentalized through the guest room which can act as an alternative entrance separating work and domestic life.
Aerial View
Aerial View
Facade: Harmonizing the materials and spatial features were some of the most important considerations during the design process. This is in line with the owners’ goal of engaging communities. Since its completion, the house has become a seasonal communal space for the immediate neighborhood and as a space for artistic collaboration.
Facade: Harmonizing the materials and spatial features were some of the most important considerations during the design process. This is in line with the owners’ goal of engaging communities. Since its completion, the house has become a seasonal communal space for the immediate neighborhood and as a space for artistic collaboration.

Credits

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Architect
Spacefabrik
Interior Design
Keith A. Brown
Photographer
Edward Simon
Publications
Bluprint Magazine

From SPACEFABRIK | Lawrence Malangis

Project Brief
Tailored as a refuge for creativity, versatility, and communal engagements; the K Residence in Makati City, Philippines reimagines the once common 60s shophouse typology as a catalyst for the artist community.

The 293 sqm property utilizes a multifunctional plan and materiality that allows future reconfiguration while complementing the immediate vicinity through an intentional and contextual approach.

Deliberately moving away from gated communities, the owners’ intent of immersing themselves with the Filipino community has blurred the line between societal norms of Manila’s localities.

The residence has evolved as a reflection of the owners’ identities; expats with different backgrounds trying to build a home that integrates the community, enriching the roots of belonging to the local multicultural diaspora.

Design Approach
The three-storey house was created as a product of dynamic collaboration between the artist-owner and the architect. As a result, the house exhibits a unique character that is both personal and international in nature. It caters to diverse experiences while prompting the owners towards creative curiosity and social engagements.

At a morphological level, the house emerged as a single block with multi-cellular plan configurations. While the exterior speaks modestly with its unique sense of strength and solidity, the interiors remained subdued with simple and inviting furnishings adorned with multimedium collections of art pieces. Each interior space was programmed to continuously take shape and adhere to the owners’ changing needs. Flexibility with the interior spaces was given the utmost priority.

The Site
Pasig River bisects Metropolitan Manila, establishing valuable districts along its clear borders. The site is located at Makati City nestled in-between the prominent commercial developments of Rockwell Center, Ayala Circuit, Century City, and the vibrant Poblacion. Minutes away from the site, these multifaceted areas converge through their permeable edges as users openly interact with one another, forming micro-communities along the banks of the river.

Located in the Valenzuela Residential District which was once decorated with 60’s shophouses, the project sits on an inside lot which once served as a clinic and private residence to a couple in the medical field. References to its previous occupants echo in the house that recontextualize the shophouse to its new inhabitants.