House of Shadow / Laurent Troost ArchitecturesSave this picture! Joana FranaHousesManaus, BrazilArchitects: Laurent Troost ArchitecturesAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:402 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Joana FranaManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: BretonMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Designed for a couple with a daughter, the "House of Shadow," created by the firm Laurent Troost Architectures, features an architectural solution focused on the client's needs, who suffers from photophobia an extreme sensitivity to light.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!To prevent direct sunlight from penetrating the interior of the house, concrete walls were designed to filter the light before it reaches a glass wall positioned behind the interior and exterior gardens, located in the cutouts of the concrete volume. Between the garage and the living room, as well as on the upper floors, the gardens of the suites offer views of the street and surroundings while ensuring the necessary shading and preserving the trees on the property.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!On the upper floor, one of the residents' requests was for the morning natural light to enter gently into the master suite through small openings. In the afternoon, the light is filtered to illuminate the daughter's suite. The double concrete walls, located above the pool and in the upper gardens, have openings that allow for air circulation, ensuring thermal comfort.Save this picture!Save this picture!Inside, the living room was designed to integrate with the garden at the property limits, maximizing the feeling of spaciousness. A wooden panel occupies the southern side of the floor plan, providing privacy for specific areas, such as the family's piano space, and also housing access to the upper floor, kitchen, and barbecue area. The other areas of the living room were kept open, promoting visual connection with the outdoors.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!To address the lack of direct sunlight in the house, light fixtures were installed near the floor, both in the living room and in the hallways and bedrooms of the upper floors, ensuring illumination and comfort for the resident.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeMaterialConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on December 31, 2024Cite: "House of Shadow / Laurent Troost Architectures" [Casa da Sombra / Laurent Troost Architectures] 31 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024856/house-of-shadow-laurent-troost-architectures&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream