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neesonmurcutt - zacs house - 2009

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"The house is positioned against the rear and side boundaries, consolidating a useful garden area overlooking a pre-existing tennis court. The project utilises robust materials, largely in their raw state, to achieve an economical yet beautiful house. The single storey dwelling, almost imperceptible to its neighbours, is a complying development, realised without the need for lengthy planning approvals."
neesonmurcutt - zacs house - 2009
Again Neeson Mercutt have displayed the possibilities of the design in multiplicity. the multiple diagrams accentuate the design decisions they have made such as building to the boundary on three sides of the house. there "potential for increased urban density" image shows various arrangements the house could form to create more dense suburbs. the different arrangements rely on increasing deviation from our normal suburban situation and in turn increase in density. Common boundaries are increased until the last diagram where gardens become communal spaces.