Open, honest - and brutal. This remarkable proposal for an open-beam house in tropical Bali is by Sirotov Architects, referencing the brutalism of their native Kyiv. Known as mb3e, renderings show a house that's a celebration, above all, of concrete.
"We believe," says Igor Sirotov, "that this is a pleasant and cozy material for a person, this structure is pleasant to look at and touch."
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Indigenous flora grows through the structure, as if the house, too, grew out of tropical earth. Outdoor furnishings - and a pool - take advantage of the climate. There's a small - 78 m² - internal space, but you'll be too busy swimming and using the outdoor shower to notice.
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No part of the structure is hidden, tactile concrete defiant in its authenticity. 'We believe," says Sirotov, "this is a beautiful element and it's not necessary to hide it." Two words: build it!
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