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Highland Residences

Brief: A rest house that gives that seaside feeling while on a high-altitude place. Proposed Site: Tagaytay City, Philippines Designed by: Arch. Jana Gabrielle L. Ladia Arch. Camille Alyssa C. Pura pura ladia | architects ARCHILIMITLESS

The design is inspired by the flow of water or waves since the structure is situated above an artificial lake. It is a modernist type of architecture with a touch of classy dark laminated and led wood, and stoneworks. Natural light es through the skylight roofing and through the wall-frame windows which gives the interior a seaside feeling. It also gives the interior a sense of open space. Overall, the structure itself suggests the flowy form of a wave because of the variation of height of the structures and their roofs.

Paradise in Highlands: A Wave House

The name Crest Manor can be also defined as “wave house”. Crest is the highest part of a wave since the structure is situated in high grounds and was mainly elevated atop of a waterform. Manor was used instead of mansion since the house features grandeur with a splash of modern and classic architecture.

“Water

is peaceful. I am at rest. In the water, I am safe and pulled in where I can't get out. Everything slows down-the noise and the racing of my thoughts.”

― Jennifer Niven

Site development plan with site analysis Northeast monsoon sunrise

CREST MANOR

walkway

Lake Water Falls

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sunset southwest monsoon

The wavy form of the roof suggests relaxation and conveys serenity since its purpose is for recreation. The curves in the roof, as well as the high ceiling, improves the cross ventilation. A man-made waterfalls is also present. It uses the water from the lake and at the same time cleans and filters the water for the living creatures in the man-made lake. The waterfalls also keeps the surrounding air cool and humid.

The hanging garden at the roof deck was inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

The light blue reflected by the sky and dark wood of the buttress complement each other, thus, balancing the colors of the resthouse.

The grand windows made of two-way glass reflect the sky which give the rest house bluish color like that of the water.

Design features  Living room is situated on the left wing of the resthouse, and master bedroom is directly above it.  Small lounge is setup right outside the master bedrooms.  Stairs diverge to two parts; going to the left wing and going to the right wing. The hanging garden is placed in the middle since it is the lowest part of the structure.  Kitchen and dining area is at the right wing of the rest house.  Dining table faces the biggest window, giving ta nice view while eating.  Two additional bedrooms are elevated 0.6m from the floor, giving the bedrooms a full sized window.

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