'villa vista' by shigeru ban
image courtesy of shigeru ban


shigeru ban has completed 'villa vista', a private residence located in
weligama, sri lanka. the project, created for a local businessman, follows
a series of recently completed post-tsunami reconstruction residences also
completed by ban. positioned on a hilltop site, the design is structured and
situated to capture a series of ocean, jungle and cliffside views.



exterior facade
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intersecting planes frame horizontal, vertical and perpendicular elements
of the surrounding environment, with each cantilevered volume positioned
towards another varied landscape.



entrance
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utilizing local materials such as teak, cement boards and coconut leaves,
the structure features a series of penetrable walls composed of open slats
and adjustable shutters. natural light filters through the permeable facade
dispersing intricate patterns onto the blank concrete floors. 



interior
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inside, softly transitioning spaces merge with the outdoors, creating an open
environment that is void of traditional walls. stairs and footbridges stretch
between stacked and open platforms, connecting various programs and
maintaining unobstructed sight-lines.



(left) dining room
(right) a corridor frames ocean views
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the terrace and pool overlook the ocean
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night shot
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physical model
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physical model
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