House 350 Program transforms speed, modularity, and craftsmanship into a refined steel residence, where a precise 350×350 structural grid shapes flexible living with remarkable construction efficiency.
House 350 Program Combines Modular Construction with Local Craftsmanship
Designed to be completed in the shortest possible time, House 350 Program embraces modular architecture as the foundation of its design strategy. A prefabricated steel structure was selected for its cost efficiency, material availability, and rapid on-site assembly, while timber ceilings, flooring, and finishing elements were handcrafted by local builders. This balanced approach merges industrial precision with artisanal construction, creating a contemporary residence that is both efficient and deeply rooted in regional craftsmanship.
A 350×350 Structural Grid Organizes Space with Precision
The residence is composed of two perpendicular volumes organised around a regular 350×350 cm metal structural grid, the defining principle behind the project’s name. The lower volume accommodates the social and service spaces, opening toward the pool and surrounding landscape, while the elevated upper volume contains the private bedrooms oriented to capture the morning sunlight. Perimeter columns and carefully arranged circulation establish a clear architectural rhythm, allowing the modular system to produce generous, adaptable living spaces without sacrificing spatial elegance.
︳Two sections with 7-meter cantilevers at each end of the upper floor create covered areas on the ground floor that serve as extensions of the balconies, social area, and/or car shelter. Motorized, retractable, and translucent awnings were positioned in all open spans. They allow control of natural light entry and adjustment of desired privacy.
︳While all the floors on the ground floor were built with cast-in-place concrete, the floor slabs of the 1st floor and the roof are of the “steel deck” type. All internal walls are of the “dry-wall” type, while all external perimeter walls of the house were executed in common masonry. The blind walls that do not have protective eaves received cladding of composite aluminum panels, as well as their external ceilings. The rest of the external walls have plaster and paint finish.
