The Obsidian Residence - A quiet study in shadow, shelter and the spaces between.

Tropical urban context 2026

The Obsidian Residence

Discipline

Architecture

Setting

Tropical urban context

Year

2026

Design stage

Concept

The idea

A quiet study in shadow, shelter and the spaces between.

Material palette

Exposed concrete / Dark stone / Natural timber

An outwardly reserved residence opens inward to a sequence of planted courts. Deep overhangs temper the tropical sun, while a warm timber threshold marks the transition from street to sanctuary.

The proposal brings concrete, dark stone and natural wood into a restrained dialogue. Light travels across the surfaces throughout the day, lending movement to an otherwise still composition.

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