Cruit Island House / Pasparakis Friel
Briefly

The new house on Cruit Island, situated atop a granite cliff, is designed to blend with its rocky surroundings and foster family connections. Inspired by four generations of family history, the design incorporates intimate 'external rooms' between rock outcrops and features a mix of solid and glazed facades to balance privacy and openness. The muted colors and materials of the house reflect the native vegetation and geology of the area, creating a harmonious integration into the island's multi-layered landscape. This design focuses on durability and the family's collective storytelling.
The house elegantly integrates into the rugged landscape of Cruit Island, reflecting the natural elements and serving as a familial gathering space across generations.
Designed with a mindful approach to the multi-layered landscape, the house’s forms echo the rock outcrops, with muted tones harmonizing with the environment.
Read at ArchDaily
[
|
]