The Home of
Shadows

Partition height and proximity to enclosure are controlled to create a dynamic variety of light and darkness throughout the day. The undulating walls, disconnected at times from the roof, give the home a feeling of living inside a functional sculpture.

"Dancing Flow" showcases strong architectural expression through its free-form internal arrangement, and its external walls visually complemented the design, adding a pragmatic touch. The beautifully rendered proposal demonstrates a genuine desire to create something outstanding. I would love to live in this house and feel this would be a deserving winner.

Beautiful lines and interplay of light and shadow. I really like the name of the project and how it tells a story as well (i.e. "contains the emotions of the day.") Great consideration of the positioning of the sun and it's emotional impact on the space.

The project demonstrates a poetic design intent by emphasizing the dynamic interaction of light and shadow through architectural elements, particularly in Jinju, South Korea, where the consistent sunlight is well-utilized. The innovative use of curved walls and the "lighting zone" concept showcases creativity and sustainability, optimizing natural light and energy efficiency. While the narrative is engaging and the design functional, clearer explanations of sustainable features would enhance the project's impact, making it a strong yet improvable submission.

A relatively pragmatic scheme that places curvilinear objects within a field. The presentation could have benefitted from a greater emphasis on how light and resulting shadows on the curved surfaces could change over the course of the day.

Here I liked the design's linear spatial arrangement and the contrast between its regular grid and rational elements alongside more organic forms. This approach allows for diverse spatial arrangements, not limited to only irregular organic layouts seen elsewhere. The overall arching form as a simple box is complemented by varying heights, and I can imagine the introduction of different finishes/textures and possibly a different organic "hand" to add playfulness and uniqueness. Clear distinction between intimate and exposed spaces enables users to engage with their surroundings without feeling too confined.

The layout is very beautiful, and the logic is clear. However, spaces such as the living room and kitchen are crammed in favor of overly generous circulation space. A few simple radii adjustments would solve those concerns.

The careful attention to light qualities throughout the day and the affect on the individual rooms is very sensitive, the form binds them all together elegantly.

This stood out for its incredibly strong architectural expression. I was looking for proposals which allowed the quality and path of light to shape the inhabitants' lifestyle. Additionally, I looked for designs that offered flexibility without compromising architectural integrity. This entry ticked all those boxes. The quality and warmth of the internal living spaces could have been developed further to ensure that this would be an enjoyable home to live in. The influence of Ryue Nishizawa was evident, and well adapted to the brief.

Of the numerous entries that explore circular plans, this one seems to be the most promising. The scheme appears to be more about the quality of changing light on curved surfaces than the quality of shadows.

The singular spiral gesture is a beautiful and simple move that works in conjunction with the solar path to create a diversity of experience. Light and shadow are invited into the home in poetic and thoughtful manners based on program and orientation, clearly illustrated by the diagrams. The interior spaces as rendered are architecturally stunning. However, the plan feels a bit tight and unresolved.

I appreciate how this design incorporates microclimates and diverse viewpoints, seamlessly blending with its natural surroundings. It doesn't just prioritize internal facing views but actively engages with its environment, capturing various perspectives and embracing the changing natural light throughout the day. Within its private setting, it skillfully creates internalized views that enhance and extend the user's experience.

The project communicates a poetic design intent, emphasizing synchronization between the sun's path and the flow of life through concentric circles and a maze-like structure inspired by Mesopotamian architecture. The design's aesthetics and innovation are noteworthy, with a unique blend of historical and modern principles creating a visually striking interplay of light and shadow. While the project shows thoughtful consideration of form and context, clearer explanations of functionality, more site-specific details, and additional sustainable features would enhance its impact, making it a strong yet improvable submission.

It's good that the project has clear bright areas and dark areas. If the author made more contrast, it would be perfect.

I love the story behind this project. It fits beautifully into the surrounding environment.

The oasis in the desert is a compelling site selection to experience the benefit of full access to the sun and sky, this particular circular scheme uses the changing source of light carefully.

This home allows maximum light by wrapping the courtyard around the exterior and orienting the openings outward. A perimeter wall frames the courtyard and creates privacy for all the open spaces. Rotated walls spanning from inside to out are a clever device serving to divide the spaces and disrupt the radial grid of the home. They are washed with light and shadow illuminating the interior while drawing one's eyes to the nature outside. The interior spaces are generously and rationally laid out with custom enhancements such as a very large and luxurious pool, bath and sunken living room.

The project excels across all criteria, demonstrating exceptional communication of design intent by clearly outlining the central role of light as an organizing principle. The site selection showcases a profound understanding of complex terrains, where light and habitat coexist in a sophisticated and contextually responsive manner.

A clever but simple layer design from a single-structure support with different filtered daylight across the whole day. The plan is also rooted in the surrounding nature and knowhow.

The design is aesthetically visually striking and innovative, with the use of light as a structural element creating a groundbreaking and pleasing form. The project also shows a strong commitment to sustainability, addressing challenges of limited natural light and optimizing light distribution to reduce environmental impact.