ODOS architects: 3 mews houses

‘3 mews houses’ by ODOS architects, dublin, ireland images courtesy of ODOS architects

set in an industrial area of dublin city centre, ‘three mews’ by ODOS architects are dwellings which from the street appear as a robust and impenetrable mass. the cantilevered upper section is a composition of powder coated metal industrial flooring planks, arranged in varying widths to create a rhythm and have been periodically doubled in depth creating a moire or interference pattern. views of foliage and tree tops coming through and over the front screen hint at what lies beyond. it is only as you pass through the metal exterior that the warm, light filled heart of the building is exposed. the interior of each dwelling is an experience of color, light and shadow.

(left) back of house (right) patio off of bedroom

sustainable elements such as a grey water harvesting system and a boiler linked

to an air to water heat pump have been incorporated into the design of each dwelling

to maximize the use of renewable energy. all external courtyards drain to this system located

below the upper courtyard to the rear of each dwelling. this harvested grey water is used

to feed the irrigation systems to all courtyard planting.

back of house

kitchen, living room and terrace

kitchen

living room

living room and connecting back patio

front facade

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

floor plan / level 2

front elevation