CS2 House
CS2 House is a low-cost single-family house with a circular open plan on the ground level and a shed roof with rooms above. The design reinterprets the concept of a single-family dwelling by treating the shed roof and circular base as two distinct volumes. This interaction fosters multiple ways of living, making the house feel both familiar and unfamiliar. The circular open space on the ground level comprises a kitchen, a bathroom, and a double height living area. This flexible space is sometimes a home office, a sleeping nest, a living room, a dinner party venue, a book club setting, an art studio, a childcare-friendly workspace, a play area, a baking studio, and many more things. The upper floor features two rooms and a shared bathroom, providing spaces for sleeping, solitude, and privacy. A basement offers additional storage and a guest room. The compositional misalignments between the circular and rectangular footprints create various outdoor spaces, including a small terrace on the upper level and shaded outdoor areas on the ground floor. These design features allow for multiple readings of the house from different viewpoints. Instead of seeing low budget as simply a limitation, the design explores new aesthetic sensibilities and the possibilities of sufficiency. One roof, one base, and multiple stories to tell.
