Otis' House

Intervention in einer Wohnung in Berlin

 

Alle LPH, zusammen mit Paola Bagna

 

Two street-facing front rooms were connected with a new door, reorganizing the floor plan to achieve longer vistas and greater diffusion of natural light.

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A cube concept emphasizes the new circular flow. This cube houses (Otis' house) and generates new uses. The resulting shake-up of the floor plan feels dynamic and polyvalent, suggesting various future uses. Private, family orientated space now contrasts with the public office space used by the international photographic agency fotohaus.

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Otis took ownership of his space from the very beginning, proudly inviting visitors to “Come in!”.

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A modular construction, a cube made out of cubes, enabled a faster and dust free assembling works.

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The cube will evolve with Otis once he’s old enough to decide how he wants to use it. The rooftop could become a second playground or sleeping area, leaving the lower area as a study area or a guest bed. A net over the door will create a floating chill-out area. For the time being, a swing opens up the play possibilities and provides a taste of what’s to come...