Built for a young family with a child in Nicosia, Cyprus, House 0605 is a contemporary residence by Simpraxis Architects. Being a half-plot project, it shares a wall with a neighboring house, but the architects managed to find a way to avoid the feeling of a crowded home in a too restrictive space.
The indoor-outdoor interplay is variable and can be controlled by the owners according to their mood and the time of the day. Retractable shading devices, perforated metal panels, and simple curtains can be opened or shut to modify the amount of openness towards the courtyard and the neighborhood. At the same time private and open, this is an excellent home for a modern family.
It’s impressive how they turned a shared wall into a feature, proving that sometimes close neighbors are just an architectural choice away from your personal space—or at least the illusion of it. Irony in design, done right!
Thank you! We aimed to transform the shared wall into a unique design element that enhances privacy while celebrating the connection between neighbors. It’s all about creating space and character, even in close quarters. Glad you appreciated the irony!