LMTLS REDEFINES COMPACT LIVING IN COACHELLA VALLEY
Located in Coachella Valley, California, the Studio House project by LMTLS redefines compact living within a 25-square-meter footprint. The project introduces flexible spatial solutions through movable walls constructed from slim steel beams and rammed earth, facilitating a dynamic interaction between indoor and outdoor environments.
The design challenges traditional concepts of interior space by emphasizing adaptability, community, sustainability, and integration with the surroundings. Movable walls, supported by thin steel beams and cables, allow the space to shift from private areas to open communal zones. Essential residential functions such as the kitchen, bathroom, and storage are incorporated into sculptural forms made from rammed earth and concrete, creating a striking contrast that adds architectural interest.
DESIGN EMPHASIZES ADAPTABILITY, COMMUNITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY
The integration of the interior with the exterior is achieved through two movable walls. One wall features a functional straight track and sliding mechanism, while the other moves along a semi-circular path, opening and closing in an arc-shaped quarter circle, enhancing the flow between indoor and outdoor areas. This design avoids conventional linear tracks, employing curved movements to promote a more natural connection with the outside environment.
The design team at LMTLS opts for industrial materials, such as steel beams and floor tracks, contrasting with the earthy texture of the rammed earth, and creating a minimalist yet engaging interior. Sustainability is a key feature of the design, with solar panels on the roof, a Solatube Tubular Daylighting system, and a rainwater harvesting tank contributing to the building’s eco-friendly credentials.
Studio House in Coachella Valley demonstrates how innovative design can expand the perceived boundaries of a compact living space, integrating functionality with environmental consciousness and creative adaptability.
SOURCE:https://www.designboom.com/architecture/movable-walls-curved-path-lmtls-studio-house-coachella-valley-07-31-2024/
