A compact two-storey residence articulated as a stacked concrete volume, expressed through deep overhangs and recessed glazing. The massing prioritises shade, privacy, and structural clarity, with a restrained palette that allows landscape to soften the geometry. Large-format glazing establishes visual continuity between interior and garden while maintaining controlled solar gain. The upper level reads as a floating plane, reinforcing horizontality and calm. This is a conceptual residential study intended to test proportion, climate response, and contemporary domestic form in a tropical context.
Year: 2026
Lead Designer: Jamaica Homes
Type: Single-family residential (conceptual)
Main Architectural Elements: Exposed concrete frame · Deep cantilevered slabs · Full-height glazing · Recessed balconies · Integrated landscape buffers
Crucial Location Factors: The concept assumes reliable road access, established utilities, and a secure low-density residential setting. Building orientation favours east–west control to reduce heat gain while maximising prevailing breezes.
Category: Residential / Concept
Best Use (Occupancy Classification): Homes
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
Energy Efficiency: Passive shading through overhangs, cross-ventilation potential, and reduced reliance on artificial cooling are integral to the concept.
Design fitting function (build-to-suit): Planned for a private household seeking spatial efficiency, climatic comfort, and long-term durability.
Architecture that relies on proportion and restraint rather than excess.
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Disclaimer: This design is a conceptual study and does not represent a constructed or approved development.