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