The building has an overall aerodynamic form as it was sculpted from the local winds for years taking a natural in- clination towards East.Ĭasa Katana is carefully placed above the rock formations of the site and high enough to provide unobstructed views and privacy at the same time.
In order to present excellent thermal and sustainable behaviour is partially underground and carefully studied according to the mediterranean-North African climatic conditions, sun light movement and orientation. Natural light and ventilation are being filtered carefully giving a natural feeling and well being to the habitants. The basic Material is a coloured concrete mixture composed with local aggregates. It’s surface is treated to resemble the palette of the landscape and the texture of the rocks. Αt the same time it provides durability, low embodied energy and minimum possible maintenance.
In addition the coloured concrete contributes in a monolithic feeling and aesthetic to the structure giving a cave sense to the habitant. The user approaches the building from the underground, the entrance is transferring the user to the interior where a play of light and shadow unfolds in an experience of discovering.
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