AJ Atelier

Spaces shaped around life.

Angular charcoal and concrete hillside house overlooking a valley
Residential / 2024

The Ridge Residence

Tagaytay, Cavite380 m²Concept study
The concept

Two offset volumes hold a hillside view. Concrete frames shelter the interior from exposed weather.

Context

An exploration of how a considered plan shapes everyday routines.

Challenge

Balance openness with privacy, while allowing daylight to reach the heart of the plan.

Angular charcoal and concrete hillside house overlooking a valley
Angular charcoal and concrete hillside house overlooking a valley
The plan

Rooms in
relationship.

Select a room to see its character.
Spatial study. Not a construction document.

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LivingDiningKitchenBedroomBathroomILLUSTRATIVE PLAN / 380 m² CONCEPTN
Material

A quiet
conversation.

Concrete, Glass, Walnut. Each surface serves the space through texture, proportion, and the way daylight meets its edge.

  • Concrete
  • Glass
  • Walnut
Angular charcoal and concrete hillside house overlooking a valley
Light & living

Designed around
the everyday.

A coherent sequence of spaces with a clear purpose, generous light, and restrained materials.

Angular charcoal and concrete hillside house overlooking a valley
Result

Built around
a clear intention.

A coherent sequence of spaces with a clear purpose, generous light, and restrained materials.

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Project
The Ridge Residence
Type
Residential
Location
Tagaytay, Cavite
Year
2024
Area
380 m²
Status
Concept study
Architectural design
Mia Laurent
Interior design
Noah Santos
Services
Architecture, interior design, space planning
Materials
Concrete, Glass, Walnut

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