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Cossu Residence

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JURY VOTES
House
6.70
7.25
7.05
6.60
6.9
Viktorija Valiulyte
Viktorija Valiulyte Senior Designer for EMEA Flagshipstores at Nike
Unfortunately, sustainability is no...
4.5
7
7
3.5
5.5
Christopher Lye
Christopher Lye Principal at Woods Bagot
Commercial decisions over placemaki...
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5
5
4.5
4.88
Elnaz Taghaddos
Elnaz Taghaddos Cofounder at E Plus A Atelier
Sustainability is not taken into co...
5
6.5
6
4
5.38
Ankur Choksi
Ankur Choksi Cofounder and Principal at Studio Lotus
5
6
5.5
5
5.38
Micha Klein
Micha Klein Executive Director at Liganova
4.5
6.5
6
4
5.25
Matteo Ferrari
Matteo Ferrari Founder at Matteo Ferrari Studio
Decorative project with several roo...
4
6
5
4.5
4.88
Javier Jimenez Iniesta
Javier Jimenez Iniesta Director at Studio Animal
5
6
5
6
5.5
Heather Dubbeldam
Heather Dubbeldam Principal at Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
Lounge spaces are beautiful and inv...
5
6.5
6
4.5
5.5
Esin Karliova
Esin Karliova Founder and Principal at Studio Karliova
5
5.5
5
4.5
5
Moein Jalali
Moein Jalali Founder at Moein Jalali and Partners
4.5
5
4.5
5.5
4.88
Rahul Mistri
Rahul Mistri Founder and Principal Designer at Open Atelier Mumbai
3.97
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5
5
4.74
Søren Pihlmann
Søren Pihlmann Founder at pihlmann architects
4
5
3
5
4.25
Christina Prodromou
Christina Prodromou Director at COX Architecture
5
6
6
5
5.5
Kot Ge
Kot Ge Founder at LSD Interior Design
5
5
5
5
5
Jenn Celesia
Jenn Celesia Founder at Jenn Celesia Consulting
4
6
5
4
4.75
Ke Xie
Ke Xie Founder at Signyan Design
5
6.6
5.71
5
5.58
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500 ㎡
Completion
2024
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A single-family residence in Biscayne Point, the Cossu Residence lifts the main living space, an allusion to the firm’s adapting to sea level rise. Our goal was to create a modern and minimalist home that feels warm and inviting, with a strong indoor-outdoor connection.

This project design was inspired by a desire for a modern yet timeless home with interconnected spaces. Our team’s emphasis was on balancing raw and refined textures to create harmony. We strategically used integrated lighting to highlight architectural details and enhance ambiance. There is a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor areas, fostering a connection with nature.

The first level comprises the garage and storage, with the approach moving through the middle of two volumes. Moving through an interior bridge connects the two, creating a courtyard before moving through the house. Wood louvers and cladding complements the exposed concrete as a primary material.

Deep overhangs help with sun shading, while planters immerse the private terraces into the Florida native landscape. Advanced lighting solutions were seamlessly integrated into the architecture. While smart home systems were incorporated for enhanced comfort and efficiency. The project employed high-performance materials selected for durability and warmth, suitable for the coastal environment. The design utilized natural materials like wood and stone, clean architectural lines, and soft lighting as well as precise detailing to ensure a cohesive and intentional design.