The Cantilever House
Client: Ashmir Location: Mahe Year: 2023 Status: Proposed
Cantilever House is a contemporary residential design that explores the balance between bold geometry, structural expression, and tropical living. Defined by its dramatic cantilevered volumes, clean horizontal lines, and contrasting material palette, the house creates a distinctive architectural identity while maintaining a strong connection with its natural surroundings. The composition combines crisp white surfaces, earthy brown projections, textured natural stone, and vertical screening elements to create depth, privacy, and visual interest. The traditional sloping tiled roof complements the modern forms, blending regional architectural character with contemporary design. The design is driven by the interplay of solid and void, light and shadow, and horizontal and vertical elements. The projecting upper-level forms create a sense of movement and visual lightness, while the grounded lower level establishes a welcoming relationship with the landscape.


