Prefab Annie Residence

Published in Modern Architecture | On March 6th, 2008

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Designed by Bercy Chen Studio, the Annie Residence is a modern prefab home in central Austin. Its unique architecture design is split into two living areas in order to accommodate two families.

Constructed of a modular steel frame, the house consists of two pavilions connected by a glass hallway; the frame is infilled with prefabricated thermasteel panels to minimize construction on site waste; the structural frame is exposed, showing the construction process and articulating the house’s facades; the repetitive modular method as well as the prefabrication allows for greater efficiency during construction.

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The house is influenced by different regions and cultures; both the use of the roof as an outdoor living space and the shading devices are derived from Moorish architecture; the body of water and spatial continuity between inside and outside was inspired by Asian architecture; and the structural transparency of the volumes and the minimalist aspect of the interior was derived from Japanese architecture.

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3 Responses to “Prefab Annie Residence”

  1. beautiful pictures !!

  2. admin says:

    Open space is great if you have the sq.m. to accompany the space.

  3. Teakionaire says:

    I love this design. I wish I could see more pictures of this. Infact, I am in middle of designing a new home for my family and kind of love this open concept.

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