Architect Matthew Royce from M Royce Architecture designs the Oxford Triangle house in Venice Beach, California as a home for himself. The unique structure is designed with inspiration from a trip he took to Iran back in 2013. The home sits on top of a narrow triangular-shaped lot that was a historic electric streetcar line functioning back in 1905 all the way through the mid-50s.
During his travels, he found that grand villas in Kashan had basements that filled up with snow during the winter to function as a fridge in the summertime. Translating this influence, he adds a space that rests between the public sidewalk and the home. The underground area filters through natural light and the ocean breeze with the open structure.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Triangular Lot-based Homes
- There is an opportunity for architects and home builders to design and build homes on uniquely shaped lots, like triangular or irregularly shaped lots
- Incorporating Cultural Influences in Home Design
- There is an opportunity for designers and architects to draw inspiration from cultural influences to create unique and personalized home designs
- Innovative Use of Basements in Home Design
- There is an opportunity for designers and architects to use basement spaces in innovative ways, such as creating an underground space that filters through natural light and the ocean breeze
Where This Applies
- Architecture and Design
- Architects and designers can explore creative solutions to design homes on unique lots and with personalized inspirations
- Home Building and Real Estate
- Home builders and real estate developers can capitalize on the market demand for unique and personalized home designs on non-traditional lots
- Construction Technology
- Construction technology companies can develop innovative solutions to make building on unique lots more efficient and cost-effective
