Andreescu and Gaivoronschi, associated architects

Andreescu and Gaivoronschi Associated Architects

The House with Coloured Lights

Located on a lot with a pronounced depth in a residential area in the South of Timisoara, the house adheres to the street front, modestly following the example of nearby buildings. The façade lines are simple and clear, leaving room for a rich inner life, connected to natural elements and enlivened by colored lights.

The entire space was designed as a "musical instrument," where the double-height living room is a lively place animated by cone-like openings oriented towards the South, amplifying the sunlight that enters the house through the many colored glass panels. Simultaneously, the space contains an "architectural promenade" generated by a system of staggered levels with oblique viewing points. Colored light beams are also present in the Eastern and Western parts of the house, inside the marital bedroom located at the topmost level and inside the mid-level bedroom, as well as in the adjoining bathrooms, creating the special mood that defines the trademark of the project.

The rooms on the ground floor are well-lit due to their direct connection to the exterior - the living area and kitchen continue with a terrace that opens into the back garden, dominated by the presence of a walnut tree. The latter becomes a sort of outdoor room, where the blind wall of the neighboring building, painted white, reflects sunlight from the East and the West, offering privacy.

Inside, a few elements reminiscent of the tectonics of the house, especially the exposed lamellar wood beam that sustains the roof. The finishes and furniture, which establish a color contrast, contribute to the feeling of balance and calm that defines the overall aesthetics of the house.