AR design studio: lighthouse 65

'lighthouse 65' by AR design studio, wight, UK
all images courtesy of AR design studio


winchester-based firm AR design studio has recently completed 'lighthouse 65', a residence along the coast of wight,
an island to the south of the united kingdom. positioned 7 meters below street level, the dwelling's roof is used as a parking
deck for the owner's vehicles. a transparent cube atop the structure serves as the main entrance and also illuminates in various colors
to serve as a beacon to passing boaters. a glowing red light represents sudden drop in atmospheric pressure leading to storms
while green illustrates fair weather.

upon entering the glass enclosed vestibule, a spiral steel staircase leads downwards to the living spaces. concealed within a concrete core,
the structural center also supports the large cantilevered roof which shades the ground floor and veranda. a wide elevation
maximizes ocean views from every room.



view from the street



wide elevation facing the ocean



view from top of the steel stair within glass cube



steel grate spiral staircase



stairs to the glass cube



(left) concrete walls enclose stairs
(right) spiral stairs to roof terrace



living room


view from the living room



kitchen and dining area



view from the kitchen



dining area









bathroom



veranda



living room at dusk



kitchen at dusk



bedroom



(left) glass cube illuminated green
(right) glass cube illuminated red