A modern single-family home with a concept that has been thought through down to the smallest detail – this is how the Tetris House can be described. The flat-roof city villa not only scores points with its reduced design, but also attracts attention with its curtained facade. Natural stone, concrete and glass are skilfully combined and the end result is impressive. But the absolute highlight is the 4 meter high modular wooden front door that welcomes guests. This is how you can design a spacious, minimalist house entrance - accompany us on a virtual tour and we will show you puristic perfection!
Design the entrance to the house – the front door adds a natural touch to the minimalist facade
Located in the large city of Suwa in Kuwait, the Tetris House is located in a densely populated district where the city villas are close to each other. A minimalist single-family house was built on the 500 square meter plot, with its long side facing the street. Accordingly, according to the homeowners' specifications, a privacy screen was planned to shield their private area. The architects decided on a curtain facade. It consists of three prefabricated details that were assembled on site on the facade. Two of the components house the system for vertical, the third – for horizontal, controlled living space ventilation.
At the same time, the natural stone elements are a real eye-catcher and visually enhance the building. The six pillars provide the desired privacy protection and at the same time allow sunlight into the interior. Climbing plants loosen the strict, minimalist look of the curtain wall. Right in front of it, the architects designed a covered parking space for several cars.
Closed to the street, the house opens to the side of the garden - thatgenerously glazed ground floorbecomes a sun-drenched yet private island of tranquility. A concrete wall also shields the side of the single-family home.
The modular front door is a real eye-catcher
The wooden front door is a real highlight – it is made up of two separate modules. On the right there is a 4 meter high door - this is where guests are welcomed. To the left is another standard height front door that is used on a daily basis. It is also wider and more practical - for example, the furniture does not have to be dismantled and reassembled. Even a large living area fits through the front door.
The two doors have stainless steel handles on the inside and are covered in wood. The attractive grain and the reddish-brown nuance create an exciting contrastBetonfassade in Grau. A tall flower pot with native perennials gives the entrance to the house an extra touch.
Water features and minimalist winter garden in the hallway
The minimalist concept continues in the hallway. The simple walls, the floor laid with natural stone tiles and the suspended ceiling form the perfect background for the imaginative decoration with white river stones. The built-in lighting subtly brings certain corners into the foreground. The absolute highlight is the small garden, laid out according to oriental design principles, with a tree and a small garden pond.
Suspended ceiling with built-in lights in the hallway
When guests enter the house for the first time, they are welcomed into a spacious hallway area with a 4 meter high ceiling. NarrowWindows let in the sunlightt in the hallway. The controlled living room ventilation and the cables for the lighting are hidden behind the suspended ceiling. Despite the large area, the furnishings were economical - a futuristic wooden table provides support for handbags, keys, etc.
The hallway leads to a narrow but very long living area. It is divided into several areas - a dining area for up to eight people, a living room with comfortable leather furniture and a kitchen. A large glass wall separates the living area from the hallway.
Glass partition
The color scheme is deliberately kept simple - sand color, together with old white and cream make the rooms appear more spacious and brighter. Accents are set primarily with natural materials such as granite and wenge, which create exciting contrasts and bring variety to the interior.
The talented architects at Massive Order were faced with the challenge of designing a private town villa, shielded from prying eyes, on a very open plot of land in the middle of a densely populated area. With a lot of creativity and excellence, they managed to design and build a cozy, functional and at the same time stylish single-family home. The curtain facade, which on the one hand offers the desired privacy and on the other hand spices up the simple design, and the modular wooden front door automatically attract attention. The bright, puristic hallway with a glass wall welcomes guests in style. The extremely luxurious and elegant furnishings meet the highest standards of comfort. It is a small oasis in the middle of the big city where the family can relax.
Project from the architect's officeMassive Order
