Bawa House
Alter & Company · 2019
Projects / Built project
Manor House
Explore how we transformed a neglected and weathered family home into a flexible dwelling that fosters intergenerational living through a series of walled courtyard gardens.
Modern two-story white house with large windows, sheltered entryway, tree, and contrasting black frames.
- Project size
- 220 m2
- Project context
- Architecture · Built · Residential
The story
The story behind the work.
The existing building we were commissioned to redesign is from the 1970s, with a history as a private family home. Unfortunately, years of neglect and weathering left it dilapidated. The main ambition of this design was to create a dwelling that provides flexible spaces and that enables different generations to live under the same roof. We approached the idea of adding any more with caution. Instead we designed a series of walled courtyard gardens, each of them accessible through various doors connecting them to the house. Over time we hope that this project, this home, will be able to evolve to survive the life spans of many future occupants.
White brick wall with a tall, narrow window and reflective glass, adjacent to bare tree branches.
Modern open-concept living room with large glass doors and stylish patio area.
Modern living space blending indoor and outdoor areas with glass wall and patio.
Modern U-shaped kitchen with rustic dining table, light wooden cabinetry, and white subway tile backsplash.
Modern room with glass door opening to patio and garden. Bright, airy, and minimalist design.
Modern open-concept living space blending indoor and outdoor areas with abundant natural light.
Modern minimalist white two-story house with large black-framed windows and a well-maintained garden.
Minimalist white building with geometric shapes and black accents under a clear blue sky.
Modern minimalist white house with flat roof, large windows, and surrounding trees.
Modern white brick building with dark-framed windows and black fixtures, surrounded by leafless trees.
The practice
Alter & Company
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