‘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.

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 view from the street

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 wide elevation facing the ocean

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 view from top of the steel stair within glass cube

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 steel grate spiral staircase

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 stairs to the glass cube

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 (left) concrete walls enclose stairs (right) spiral stairs to roof terrace

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 living roomAR design studio: lighthouse 65 view from the living room

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 kitchen and dining area

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 view from the kitchen

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 dining area

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 bathroom

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 veranda

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 living room at dusk

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 kitchen at dusk

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 bedroom

AR design studio: lighthouse 65 (left) glass cube illuminated green (right) glass cube illuminated red