Landscape is architecture.
We view architecture as a discipline that does not end at the façade. Each site possesses unique characteristics that deserve to be heard before the design process begins.
There is an idea by the Japanese architect Yoshinobu Ashihara that has shaped our understanding of architecture since our university days:
Outdoor space is also architecture.
From Day 0 of the studio, this has been a guiding criterion for our work—a working philosophy that accompanies us on every project.
The premise invites us to stop viewing the landscape merely as the setting surrounding a building and to begin seeing it as an inseparable part of the project.
Before thinking about a façade or a layout, we ask ourselves the question: what is the site telling us?
We begin our projects by forging a close connection with the surroundings.
The terrain, solar orientation, existing vegetation, slope, wind, and the way water flows across the plot are not issues to be resolved after the fact. They are part of the architecture.
As architects, we have a responsibility toward the surroundings: to look outward before looking inward. We must never fall into the error of viewing the landscape merely as the final phase of a design—such as planting trees, designing a garden, or selecting exterior materials.
The initial sketch must already take the natural surroundings into account. Some of the benefits of this approach—though by no means all—include: positioning the house to optimize views, privacy, and sunlight exposure or heat protection, and treating outdoor areas as true living spaces. We also begin to consider technical aspects—such as grading, drainage, or maintenance—in a more natural and less invasive way.
The landscape defines how a house is experienced.
A terrace that is sheltered from the wind can be used for a longer period each year.
A tree in the right place can lower the indoor temperature in summer.
By choosing a type of vegetation adapted to the local climate, you can reduce water consumption and maintenance.
A carefully considered design changes the way you arrive at the house.
We build our homes with the aim of harmoniously integrating them into their natural surroundings. The resulting house is not merely more efficient or beautiful; it is more comfortable, sustainable, and in tune with its inhabitants.
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