Another unique feature of this house is the gypsum ceiling, which has
gained popularity in Uganda in the last decade according to Ronald
Arinaitwe, a structural engineer. Courtesy photo
This is a bold house plan that has the capacity
to distinguish your house from the other residences around. Simon Peter
Kazibwe, the architect who designed this plan, says the aim was to
create a house that is modern, timeless yet blends in perfectly with its
surroundings.
“There are some instances where architects create a wonderfully unique design that unfortunately either looks out of place in its surrounding or goes out of style in a few years making it look out-of-date,” Kazibwe observes.
“There are some instances where architects create a wonderfully unique design that unfortunately either looks out of place in its surrounding or goes out of style in a few years making it look out-of-date,” Kazibwe observes.
For this ambitious
project, Kazibwe chose a combination of natural materials such as wood
and stone for the exterior, tiles and a gypsum ceiling for the interior.
The house has two entrances; the front one opens into the living room while the back one opens into the kitchen. The kitchen, dining room and breakfast nook are located at the back of the house. The house has two self-contained bedrooms and a master suite complete with sitting area, ensuite bathroom and dressing room.
The house has two entrances; the front one opens into the living room while the back one opens into the kitchen. The kitchen, dining room and breakfast nook are located at the back of the house. The house has two self-contained bedrooms and a master suite complete with sitting area, ensuite bathroom and dressing room.
This house’s
unique feature is a modernist pavilion at the front entrance. Its
location, design and eclectic mix of materials (wood and stone details)
make it visually distinct giving the residence a contemporary yet
timeless look. The warm earthy finish of the house makes it blend in
with its environment.
In compliance with the
contemporary architectural design, the house relies heavily on natural
light. It features large floor to ceiling panorama windows not only
allow nature to be a background for the interior design but let in an
abundance of natural light. To complement the design, Hannington
Wasswa, an interior designer, recommends the use of natural materials
such as wood, leather, cotton, natural linen, slate and stone as
decorative accents.
He further recommends the use of
subtle colours often referred to as “neutral”, which include gray,
brown, blacks and white. The flooring and furnishings should also be in
subtle colours and complemented by the metal shine of stainless steel.
This house plan is designed to fit perfectly on a 50X100 plot and is
estimated to cost Shs75-80m.
Another unique feature of
this house is the gypsum ceiling, which has gained popularity in Uganda
in the last decade according to Ronald Arinaitwe, a structural
engineer. “Gypsum ceilings are one of most popular false ceilings these
days. They make the room look stylish and spacious if designed well.
They are durable, less tedious to install, help with sound insulation
and are fire resistant,” Arinaitwe explains.
Source: https://www.gypsum.org
Source: https://www.gypsum.org
What is gypsum?
Gypsum
board is often called drywall, wallboard, or plasterboard. It differs
from other panel-type building products, such as plywood, hardboard, and
fiberboard, because of its noncombustible core and paper facers. When
joints and fastener heads are covered with a joint compound system,
gypsum wall board creates a continuous surface suitable for most types
of interior decoration. Gypsum is a mineral found in sedimentary rock
formations in a crystalline form known as calcium sulfate dihydrate
CaSO4•2H2O.
Gypsum rock is mined or quarried and
transported to the manufacturing facility. To produce gypsum board, the
calcined gypsum is mixed with water and additives to form a slurry which
is fed between continuous layers of paper on a board machine. As the
board moves down a conveyer line, the calcium sulfate recrystallizes or
rehydrates, chemically combining with the water that was removed during
calcination and reverts to its original rock state. The paper becomes
chemically and mechanically bonded to the core. The board is then cut to
length and conveyed through dryers to remove any free moisture.
Source: https://www.homestratosphere.com
Source: https://www.homestratosphere.com
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