Studio PAULBAUT Paul Kweton, AIA
2018
Designer
Paul Kweton,AIA
Concept
This getaway (weekend) destination celebrates remoteness and isolation
from a man-made, synthetic urban environment. The House with No Reception
is a place disconnected from the world wide web; it is located outside of cell
phone range. Smartphones, phones, TV and radio do not function nor exist at
this locale.
A destination for decoupling the mind of digital instant gratification, news,
social media, blogging, vlogging and all the other trending
obsessive-compulsive behaviors accelerated by smartphone technology
engrained in our daily routines.
The House with No Reception is simple, possibly viewed minimalistic in
contemporary western jargon. However, this house is rich; in so many ways;
Generation X may remember; Millennials don-t understand.
The House with No Reception offers a prosaic living experience mimicking
times pre the existence of all the technology mentioned beforehand.
Simplicity and lack of technology attempt to expose one-s addiction to the use
of smartphones and technology alike; as well discover (again) our personal
core values in life.
The House with No Reception renders residents an experience of
self-awareness. Floor to ceiling glazing along the curved perimeter allows for
undisturbed 360 degree views from inside to outside and outside to inside.
Ultra-thin GFRC panels playfully crop the view of the sky. Residents connect
visually with the surrounding nature, 24/7.
The bathroom, the only (opaque) room, forms the core and main structural
roof support of the house. A small kitchenette, storage and shelving, as well as
fold down bed are integrated into the core perimeter for efficiency and
minimization of the footprint of the house.
The space around the core is continuous living space with no separation
between cooking, sleeping, reading and sitting. A privacy curtain around the
fold-down bed area is optional.
Which book are you going to take with you for the weekend?
Location
Texas (precise location undisclosed)
Size
320 Square Foot
Info
For more information please contact us at office@paulbaut.com