Mass, Void, Light and Shadow: A Restrained Tropical Home by Estudio Mazara

In La Romana, Estudio Mazara creates a restrained tropical home that offers its occupants the rare luxury of vanishing, at times, into the landscape. Solid volumes, open spaces, light and shadow shape this home, facilitating its natural response to the Caribbean landscape. The design responds to its climate and landscape without relying on expressive forms.The 450 sq. m. residence is defined by minimal materials and a strong emphasis on outdoor living. The planning centres on a sequence of open and enclosed spaces that encourage movement through landscaped courtyards, bringing daylight and natural ventilation into the heart of the house. Mature […]