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CASA S+J HOUSE Design By: Architect Luciano Kruk

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN

By: Amelito JR, D. Ochave

Student # 991534675

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 01

CLASS: 51ADI

Professor: Ramiro Nolasco

CASA S+J HOUSE

Executive Summary:

This report will provide information and analysis about S+J house design by

Architect Luciano Kruk. In term of architectural detail, design concept, architectural

character, zoning, and estimated cost. In addition, in the end of report I provide my

recommendation and conclusion.

The house is exceptional interesting it was inspired through minimalist design

throughout exterior and interior design the whole character is unusual brutalist style

architecture. I believe architect Luciano design the house showcasing his magnificent

idea, with passion and artistic mind he is like an expressionist painter. In his work the

project is look like peace of expressionist painting in form structure. The volume and line

of his architectural work is inspiring to new generation of designer.

About the project, is a private development aiming to accommodate two families at the

same time as well as to be used for rented out. The owner required Architect Luciano to

have a two Bedroom suit and two extra bedroom cabin like with common bathroom.

The concept was inspired through minimalism design and effort to preserve the site.

The result is of entirely design of the house simple modern architecture less used of

excessive ornamentation in form stunning exposed concrete structure.

The design of the house proved to be one the kind and pro environment, however it has

less sustainable design feature, but still architectural design stands out due to it

simplicity design and distinctive character of the house. In this report I include my

proposal for additional floor, roof garden and sustainable design.

Actual photo

All the photo that I used in this report was taken by Daniela Mac Adden

Photograph by: Daniela Mac Adden

Table of Contents

Section 1.0 ................................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1

Section 2.0 ................................................................................................................................... 3

Architectural feature and Design: ............................................................................................. 3

Section 3.0 ................................................................................................................................... 5

Circulation and Zoning ............................................................................................................... 5

Section 4.0 ................................................................................................................................... 8

Construction System and Materials .......................................................................................... 8

Section 5.0 ................................................................................................................................. 10

Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 10

Section 6.0 ................................................................................................................................. 12

Recommendation ...................................................................................................................... 12

Appendix A ................................................................................................................................ 13

Architectural Drawing ............................................................................................................... 13

Appendix B ................................................................................................................................ 31

Area Computation and Construction Cost ............................................................................. 31

Appendix C ................................................................................................................................ 33

Reference: ................................................................................................................................. 33

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 01 CLASS: 51AD2 CADD15298

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Section 1.0

Introduction

Every inch of line that architect drew in this project reflected the dedication of

passion and love for the architecture. In this report, architect Luciano showcase his

distinct style of architecture in S+J house.

Architect background:

Luciano Kruk are based at Buenos Aires and in 2000 where

he got a degree in Architecture at the University of Buenos

Aires. In year 2012 he founded Luciano Kruk Arquitectos

architectural firm, where he has been had innumerable

individual and different housing projects (LucianoKruk,2020).

In 2015, Luciano became part for Argentina in the 9th International Festival of

Architecture and Urbanism “Architecture Week Prague”, which took place in Prague,

Check Republic. At the present he continues to grow as Professor and participating in

different academic activity. His works have been recognized in different countries in

Europe, Asia, and America.

The S+J house is stunning peace of art sculpture in form structure. A recreational house

design with simplicity and minimalist interior. I could say that the house is one of the

best expressionist expression, emphasising the form floating massive volume with linear

line. It like emotional response to create such fascinating structure like Renzo Piano

said beauty could change everything. We can notice that the project is not just ordinary

vacation house it has a unique characteristic the resemblance to five basic guiding


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principle of Le Corbusier such as, open space, horizontal window, free façade, absence

of supporting, and flat roof, also it brutalist architecture.

It hard to compare the work Luciano to usual

brutalist style of architecture. His work showing

distinctive style through the expressing

emotional design. Using natural dull color of

concrete for entire house the façade it looks

like common exposed concreate finish.

However, if you look closely the façade has shown a concealed vibrant color that

expressing deep emotion.

This report will focus to S+J house architectural

features such as form, character, as well as its

architectural style which has distinctive style from the

materials used and form construction system. It will

cover the space planning and circulation of the

house. Furthermore, it will evaluate areas and

estimate construction costs. In addition, the I will site

reason for my recommendation for my proposed

additional floor and sustainable design.


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Section 2.0

Architectural feature and Design:

The way Luciano executed the design S+J house into reality is such

perfection through his natural artistic idea. One thing we can notice the appearance of

the house is a typical exposed concrete finish, but it has a unique character compared

to the usual exposed concrete houses. Seeing style of the architecture as brutalism with

modern character and simplicity it just proving that how we achieve such simple design

with unspoken magnificent beauty of architecture. For the past century brutalist style of

architecture had been popular in European countries for certain period of time. One

example is Unité d’Habitation, Marseille by Le Corbusier, Boston City Hall, Boston by

Gerhard Kallmann and Michael McKinnel, and Trellick Tower, London by Ernie

Goldfinger (Mymodernmet ,2020). However, Brutalist architecture style most criticize

through to it unappealing its unusual appearance although being appreciated by others.

From simplicity and elegant out of

brutalism style of architecture, Luciano

create exceptional distinctive

appearance of exterior and interior of

the house. He did not give to much

attention to the decorative façade by

letting the building resemble what

could it be by using a technique

exposed concrete finish.


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Exterior character has a distinctive floating effect view from the rear adding the brutalist

style architecture. Viewing from the outside of the house design separated in two level

lower box level and upper box level connected with ramp-like stairs for both side of the

house. In doing this Luciano create empty space below the stair which pine tree blend

as part of the house. The connection of space between the nature and inner space is

one important architecture feature. The forest brings vital energy in the house in

blending of the nature and structure.

Interior character of the house has a

consistent pattern from exterior appearance of

the house in form of minimalist design with less

interior furniture. Therefore, the interior space

compress into functional space, in order to to

minimize the destruction of natural vegetation

land. From inner space viewing the outside has a picture window glaze which create

closeness view to outside without disconnect the nature in the house. Moreover, due its

inner partition is made of exposed concrete it required little maintenance. The only of

modus operandi of cleaning is wipe the concrete surfaces especial if has seal agent it

only required to reseal every four years


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Section 3.0

Circulation and Zoning

The house is located in the seaside

neighborhood costa Esmeralda Buenos Aires

city. Surrounded by dense pine tree grove and

slightly slope land toward to rear end of the

house. In order to have minimal destruction in

the site only the tree within the building

footprint has been cut. One way of design consideration is to protect the native

vegetation in doing this the house and natural environment connected as one. Also, it

has less destruction to natural terrain of the land by making the house split level so that

the house will have a floating effect and less attachment to natural ground soil.

The design challenge S+J house is to accommodate two family at the same time as per

client requested. As design process orthogonal grid organizes the house’s structure and

space. Architect Luciano separated the level of the house into two space upper box and

lower box. Lower box is where the basic space of the house located dining area,

kitchen, and living area. The space in the lower is been compress into exact functional

space needed, that could accommodate two family for different activity. The main entry

is located to lower box level, from the outdoor stair connected to first flatform where will

have direct connection to living area, dining area.


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For the space circulation of

the house, the user had a

smooth flow to navigate the

inner space from the main

entry to end of upper

flatform. First flatform of the

building it has compact

space for the three basics space (dining, living and kitchen) of the house. The compact

space allowed the user to have short distance space to each part of the house. In the

second flatform where is the two master’s bedroom suit and two bedroom cabin like with

common toilet and bath. The rise of second flatform create zone separation viewing

from outside and inside of the house.

The house design

into split level,

lower box and

upper box. In

Lower box is where

are the living area,

dining area and

kitchen located with

design minimal

architectural

ornament and less


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furniture. Only functional pieces of furniture have been used and the color of the house

are consistent in one tone. Even though the entirely house exposed concrete finish is

still create elegant atmosphere interior.

The upper box is one of special architectural design it creates floating effect in rear view

of the house. Luciano take advantage on the natural terrain of the land by making upper

box level of the house. In this where four bedrooms located. Whereas, each room have

maximum view in rear part of house surrounded by dense pine tree. The design has

distinctive emphasis to had smooth connection of inner space to exterior view through

creating wide window (picture window).


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Section 4.0

Construction System and Materials

It is obvious in the appearance of S+J house the architect specified

concrete as main material for finished. At first glance, maybe not all people will

appreciate the exposed concrete finished. However, considering the location, natural

disaster and architectural style, concrete materials delivered unique appearance and

structural stability.

Construction System

The construction system of S+J house is a frame/shear-wall hybrid system.

This system is commonly found in a commercial development or high-rise building. The

system utilizes the three-dimensional space frame of gravity load and shear wall to

resist lateral load (Engineersdaily, para. 4, 2014). System is commonly supported

through flat slab structures it could be also two-way slabs with beams. In the case of

S+J house is a square plan symmetrical with centrally load. The center of lateral load

consisted of shear wall to act as support the gravity load of the house and resist the

bending horizontal and vertical. In the way Architect Luciano design S+J house the

supported bearing load located in the center of both flatform lower box and upper box.

Materials:

The S+J house is built in linear poured concrete for entire structure with dark

bronze aluminum framing for glazed window and wood flooring in exterior portion of the

house and concrete finish flooring in interior. The brutalist style of the house emphasis

the rough exposed concrete for all side of façade. From the front elevation it showed the


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wide cleared glaze combined door and window with dark bronze aluminum frame. The

color of the frame of the door and window perfectly done by Architect Luciano it

emphasizes the separation of two different materials in the project, between concrete

finish wall and aluminum frame.

The advantage S+J house using

concrete as main materials,

concrete is durability and is a

ubiquitous material that mostly

available anywhere, from the

Greek period concrete is proven to

be effective for flexibility and

material. In additions concrete is highly fire rated structure, it will last for long time one

of the important aspects of sustainable design, concrete has good performance in high

risk areas for flood, hurricane, and earthquake resistance as long is properly design.

However, compare to other materials concrete is one of the expensive materials, as well

as not everyone like brutalist look of exposed concrete. But still, concrete has many

advantages in term of construction, like how the S+J house form the structural design in

application of frame/shear-wall hybrid system in using concrete for architecture design

is properly executed.


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Section 5.0

Conclusion

S+J house design by architect Luciano, offer magnificent brutalist style of

architecture. From the architectural finished used of raw concrete as main materials and

combination of aluminum frame window. By seeing the architectural style is has

resemblance to the five basic guiding principle of le Corbusier with wide window, open

space, and free façade. In addition, the inner space has connection of the exterior

surrounding of the house, as evidenced the house design was greatly adapt to the

surrounding environment through blending of natural vegetation to structure.

The house has 179sqm. interior space and with approximately cost of

138,608.50 dollar. The majority of the interior space allocated to the bedroom has a

26% and exterior space has a 24%, while the living area, dining area, and kitchen area

has been zone in compact space in lower flatform of the house in total percentage area

is 58.62%. Also, the two-bedroom suit, and cabin like bedroom at upper flatform has a

total percentage of 36%. The majority percentage of the cost 61% for construction of

lower flatform and upper flatform is 36% in total cost.

The house had exact space to accommodate the user need of space. the lower

flatform where dining, kitchen, and living area was design in the manner of compact

space, basically just to accommodate the basic need of the user. About the upper

flatform where the bedroom is located has a centralized zone for the private space. the


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separation of the space made an intimate private space for the user. As vacation house

and Rentable vacation house the main the feature of the space is the exterior perimeter

of the house where the guess and owner can enjoy the scenery of the surrounding.

However, the interior space had limited space for the recreational activity, therefore the

user needs to expand the activity outside of the house, in considering the weather

interior space more practical and advisable.

All in all, from this report S+J house is valuable example of modern design

architecture, from the zoning of the space in compressing and maximizing the area. As

well as the design of house blend to the surrounding with minimal destruction on site. I

gained more information about the important of zoning of space and finer understanding

for execution of design application and concept. I believe the trend of the design will be

more practical, economical and minimalist.


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Section 6.0

Recommendation

S+J house, I found it already finer decent design for a vacation house also the

architectural style, design and structural design exceed from the conventional design of

the house I could say that the house is one the exceptional design. However, in my own

opinion the house needs to expand more space to accommodate the needs of space for

recreational activity. In this content I will site the reason for my proposal of additional

floor and additional sustainable design.

Firstly, the space planning of the house is compact space which were there is lack of

space to accommodate the needs for a recreational activity. the owner aim to rented out

house and also to used by two family at the same time. The only space the they can

expand is exterior space if we considering the unexpected changing of weather exterior

area will be inconvenient. Secondly, to have more privacy between two family, the

upper flatform is well separated space for privacy unlike the lower flatform has a

compact space. Compact space could be drawback for the privacy needs of each user

of the house. If we can have more separation space user could have private moment to

relax and enjoy the beauty of surrounding. Lastly, lack of sustainable design, the design

of the house for energy consumption and water consumption are conventional design.

although the house has already incorporated sustainable design it will be better if will


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have additional enhancement of the design for sustainability to lessen the used of non-

renewable resources.

I strongly recommend for additional second floor it will be use for indoor recreational

activity. It will enhance the return of property investment, if the owner going to lease the

house, additional floor could increase the amount of cost contract of the house at the

same it will increase the value of the house. Also, proposed second floor will

compensate the lack of space and also will provide more private spaces for the user.

Furthermore, it will boast more comfort, enjoyment and satisfaction for the user. In the

end, I believe that expansion of the house will not only increase the market value of the

house also will provide convenient, comfort, stress free environment, and increase the

increase the efficiency of the home.

Secondly, I recommend to provides sustainable design strategy through applying

renewable energy system by harvesting natural resources. The idea is to create

sustainable environment for the inner space of the house through providing basic

sustainable design, passive cooling design, used of renewable energy, promote

biodiversity, and enhancement of green architecture, as well as to contribute to create

sustainable architecture. For instance, energy efficient like solar panel may lower the

expenses and compensate the investment expense. Also, by providing, rainwater

harvesting system will it help to reduce the demand of ground water, provide a

sustainable source of water, and rainwater will use for irrigation of garden and cleaning

of some common areas. By providing additional sustainable design the S+J house will

be more dynamic as home.


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Project Objective

Sustainable design objective

To enhance the S+J house through sustainable design and provide more comfort

Design Objectives

To design a house that help reduce negative impact to the environment

Design Consideration

Passive Cooling

o Shading and sunscreen

o Large opening of window and air passage-ways

o Consider the site orientation

o Cooling tower and earth tube for interior cooling

o The use of wooden material and non-heat absorbent material

Reduce the emissions and carbon footprint

o The need to make the site more walkable.

o Encourage the user to use recycle and non-fuel-required

transportation vehicle in the site.

o Provide shades and buffer

Utilize renewable resource

o The need to consider the Solar Photovoltaic.

o Consider the Urban Agriculture by providing space for roof

garden, and other form of urban agriculture.

o Rainwater harvesting.

Rain water harvesting a strategy to collect rain water at roof will use for irrigation of garden and cleaning of some common areas.

Rainfall


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Rain falls throughout the year in Buenos Aires. The most rain falls during the 31 days centered around October 15, with an average total accumulation of 7.4 inches.

“Computation rainwater “

Amount of rainwater can collect annually Buenos Aires Formula: ( rainfall (in)) x area (sq.ft) (.62) = total Gallons Data:-Average annual rainfall in Buenos Aires 63.5in -Area of foof 66.20sqm ( 712.57sqft) Solution: Gallons of water per year = (63.5in) x (712.57sqft.) 0.62 =28,053.88 gallons per year

In annually we can save approximately 28,053.88 gallons

Recycle materials that still can be used

o lumber and scrap wood.

o Reused structural steel

o Provide recycling centre in the site where disposed material that

can still be used and developed.

Improve ecological value

o Maintain and enhance the existing flora in the site.

o Provide landscapes and water features.

o Consider ecological cycle between the site and the users.

o Provide long term development that will support sustainable

development in the site


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Appendix A

Architectural Drawing

Content:

Architectural plan

1. A01 Exterior perspective

2. A02 Ground floor plan

3. A03 Lower ground floor plan

4. A04 West Elevation and East Elevation

5. A05 North Elevation and South Elevation

6. A06 Section thru‐ ‘’A‐A’’ and section thru “B‐B’’

7. A07 Roof Plan

8. A08 Interior perspective

9. A09 Ground Floor Plan Working Drawing

10. A10 Lower Ground Floor Plan Working Drawing

11. A11 Proposed Ground Floor plan

12. A12 Proposed lower ground floor plan

13. A13 Proposed second floor plan

14. A14 Proposed front elevation and rear elevation

15. A15 Proposed Right side elevation and left side elevation

16. A16 Proposed Section thru‐ A‐A and Section thru B‐B

17. A17 Proposed Sustainable design


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Appendix B

Area Computation and Construction Cost


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Pie chart analysis

The approximate total construction cost

of S+J house is $138,608.50. As shown in

the percentage pie chart the interior

space most invested portion of the

house. as anticipated for vacation

house more investment for interior

usable space. to cater the design

requirement for vacation house. In total 61% of the fund dedicated to lower-flatform

distributed to area space, porch has a 17% followed by 13% for living area, third

12% for kitchen area, lastly 10% for stair. For upper flatform with 36% in total

distributed to bedroom suit of 14% followed by 8% for bedroom 1 & 2, third toilet and

bath with total percentage of 6%

For the area percentage of S+J house

in lower flat-form total percentage is

59% and upper flatform is 36%. For

exterior area percentage porch is obvious

has highest percentage with 24% almost ¼

of the whole area followed by interior area

bedroom suit of 16%, next is living area with 11%, fourth is both stair and two cabin like

bedroom with 10%, fifth is dining area 9%, followed by 6% kitchen area, both hallway and

toilet with 4%, lastly 5% for combined percentage of garage and service.

In the summary, the total Net floor area of S+J house 179.47 sqm. and gross floor area of

189.88 sqm in term of construction cost approximately amount of $ 138,608.50 in total cost.


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Appendix C

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