Perched high on the hills overlooking Port of Spain, Trinidad is this wonderful example of contemporary Caribbean architecture.
Situated on a narrow, sloping site, architect Mark Raymond worked with the unique landscape to create a home over three levels. With the bedrooms situated on the upper level, the entry and living spaces in the middle and an informal recreation space and salt-water swimming pool at the lowest level, the cube-like home includes a series of exterior terraces which correspond to the various levels of the house. To make the most of the expansive views, floor-to-ceiling glass windows were utilised but to mitigate the effects of the strong tropical sun, horizontal louvre screens were affixed to the exterior of the home. Also bringing light and a feeling of airiness into the interior is a glass skylight which runs the entire length of the house.
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| Images | Lumis Photography |
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