The design question
How can a compact house beside a canal offer useful, connected spaces across several levels within a very tight footprint?
My contribution
Within the West 8 team under Penne Hangelbroek, I developed internal layouts, floor-height options, stairs and circulation. The work tested how the small footprint could accommodate daily life and prepared the design for handover to the delivering architects.
The value
The section and stair connect the lower waterside level, entrance and upper living spaces. A small building becomes both a home and a marker beside the bridge.
