Residential 

In designing a building, multiple factors, including pre-existing regulations that enforce limitations, demand consideration. Yet, this specific project's design team effectively balanced form, aesthetics, and function while adhering to the laws that govern building design.

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines has imposed setback requirements that led to a substantial reduction in the size of the DC House. The reason for this is that the property is situated close to an already established power line. As a result, the building had to conform to the diagonal cut of the lot, which was necessary to meet the NGCP's specifications.

KJHP Design Group worked around the limited buildable space by using the diagonal line as a feature of the house. The diagonal line was staggered into pieces to create separate living spaces fenestrated with sliding doors and clerestory windows on the top so users could easily access the open area. The main gathering area of the house is located in the center and features an eight-meter-high ceiling with clerestory windows. These windows allow natural light to enter the common spaces of the building.

The character of the house gives off the feeling of simplicity. The use of concrete finish was maximized in the project as observable in all areas and rooms. The reason for doing this was to make room for the clients' desire to display art in their homes. The art pieces will have a suitable place to showcase. Its simplicity can create contrast among the art pieces hung on the wall, the furniture, and the other materials used inside the house. In this way, architecture will not overshadow the user's lifestyle but instead, complement it.

DC House captured the client's character despite being bound by the circumstances affecting the project through form, material, and function.