the parallel house

Parallel House is shaped by three strong, parallel walls that rise from the front edge of the site to the rear, establishing a clear architectural datum across the landscape. These walls act as spatial dividers and directional guides, structuring the movement from arrival to retreat. The house, defined in a distinct red tone, stands as a composed intervention within the greenery—firm in geometry yet balanced by the openness around it. The project is envisioned as a residence that accommodates both everyday living and larger social gatherings, articulated through two primary outdoor realms: a private lawn and a celebration lawn. At the threshold of the celebration space, a wire frame snail sculpture marks the entry, introducing a sculptural identity that contrasts with the disciplined linearity of the built form.

The planning is organized with clarity and restraint. The residence and event-related functions—including bride and groom suites, kitchen, and service utilities—are carefully zoned to ensure seamless functionality while preserving privacy. The landscape deck in Mandana stone extends the architecture outward, creating a continuous, grounded surface that mediates between built and open spaces. Internally, the house is deliberately soft and simple, with understated finishes and a calm material palette that contrasts the strong external geometry. The landscape framework incorporates 50–60 shrub varieties and 30–40 tree species, including flowering, medicinal plants, and diverse grasses that introduce texture, seasonality, and ecological value. The two lawns are distinctly defined yet visually connected, allowing the architecture and landscape to operate in measured parallel harmony.