The Ma House Plans
DESCRIPTION
Imagine a home where every pause is a purposeful design element, and the play of light transforms spaces into serene sanctuaries. The MA House is not just a residence; it's an immersive experience that celebrates the importance of silence and contemplation. Join us on an intimate tour, where contemporary design seamlessly merges with mindful living. Explore the significance of gaps and voids, and discover a residence that goes beyond architectural beauty, inviting you to embrace tranquility and thoughtful living.
"Ma House" and the Meaning of Gaps:
The Ma house appreciates its pauses. Most of the spaces in the house surround an unusable area. A space for contemplation. This space extends from the ground floor to the top of the house and is at the center of the home. In this space, there is an intermediary between the internal and external, where we confuse the garden and the structure. Due to being a small house on a 5x10m plot, this garden and contemplative space are small but of immense importance to the house. In addition to helping spread sunlight throughout the house, the roof has automatic windows, transforming this empty space into a conduit for winds, thus cooling the house's interiors.
Besides bringing the external into the internal, this space has a garden with a medium-sized tree, extending the idea of the contemplative garden to the upper spaces.
The Ma is also present on the house's facade. Creating a division between white and black, there is a void, a space between spaces. The MA is also found there. This small space is of utmost importance to the house; it has windows that, when opened in conjunction with the roof windows, create what we call the "chimney effect," where air enters through the window and exits through the roof, taking away the hot air present in the house. Thus, giving greater significance to this "gap" in the facade.
The Ma house has a garage, 3 bedrooms, one master bedroom, with 2 bathrooms + 1 powder room, living room, dining room, kitchen, and a study/office area, all on a 5x10-meter plot. But more than that, the Ma House values the sun.
Ma (間) is the combination of two kanjis: gate/portal (門) and sun (日). And the Ma house is about valuing the time/space that the sun illuminates. We use various Shoji panels and doors, providing diffuse light in all spaces while maintaining their privacy.
The Ma house is a cozy minimalism; its concept and materials were designed to remind you that gaps and voids are also important.
Value silence and the space between the stones in a garden.
BASIC FEATURES:
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathroom
1 Powder Room
- Dimension
MINIMUM LOT SIZE: 5X10M / 16.40 X 32.80FT
- Areas:
• Ground Floor: 44,37m² / 477,59ft²
• First Floor: 36,73m² / 395,35ft²
• Second floor: 37,50m² / 403,64ft²
Total: 118,6m² / 1276,59 sqft
- Structure
The house features a traditional structural system with concrete beams and columns. Apart from concrete, the house can also be constructed using a steel frame structure.
- House Position
The 'MA' house was designed with various features to enhance ventilation and natural lighting:
• The garden in the center of the house is one way to increase ventilation throughout the home and reduce the indoor temperature. • Shoji panels minimize solar exposure on windows, aiding in temperature control.
• The roof with thermal and acoustic insulation is essential for temperature regulation.
• The house is equipped for a complete air conditioning system, with a technical slab specifically for condenser placement. These are some strategies we implemented so you won't need to worry about the house's orientation in relation to the terrain.
However, if you have the possibility to position the house in any desired orientation, the best options are as follows:
COUNTRIES WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES:
If your city experiences high temperatures for most of the year, the optimal building position is with the north side at the front of the building. This ensures that the morning sun enters the main rooms (kitchen/dining room, office/study room, and bedrooms), while the hotter afternoon sun only reaches the facade with small windows.
COUNTRIES WITH LOW TEMPERATURES:
If your city experiences very cold temperatures for most of the year, the best building position is with the north facing the left facade of the house. This ensures that the majority of the sun hits most areas of the house (kitchen/dining room, office/study room, and bedrooms), thereby increasing the overall temperature of the house.
MUST MY HOUSE NECESSARILY BE LOCATED IN THESE POSITIONS?
No! As we have already mentioned, we use several strategies to control the natural temperature in the house. So, if the North does not align with these examples, do not worry.
This guide is also in the design guide booklet.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS PLAN SET
Design Language: English
Available in Meters and Feet/inches
The design is on standard size boards (A1 / Arch D)
All plans are drawn in scale and include:
- Layout Plan: Floor plan that shows the best position for furniture in the room.
- Exterior Elevations: A blueprint picture of all tree sides showing exterior materials and measurements.
- Floor Plan(s): Detailed plans for each level showing room dimensions, wall partitions, windows, etc.
- Roof Plan: Floor plan of the roof with dimensions, slopes, materials used, etc.
- Cross Section: A vertical cutaway view of the house from roof to foundation showing details of framing, construction, flooring and roofing.
- Detail views: 3d, floor plans and views of project elements such as: doors, stairsways, roof detail, etc. With dimensions and material specifications of the project elements.
- 3D sections: 3d cuts to aid in the understanding of the project.
- Charts for windows and doors.: Chart with specification of all windows and door, dimensions, heights, sill heights. definitions of openings and materials.
- Project Guide: 22-page booklet showing changes you can make to the house, such as: more windows, what materials to use, alternative layouts and position of the house on the lot.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PLAN SET
- Structural Plans
- Plumbing Plans
- Electrical Plans
- Heating or air conditioning drawings.
For these projects we advise you to hire a local engineer or company to do these plans and to supervise the construction.
CHOOSE A PACKAGE:
- ESSENTIAL
Architectural Design (PDF format) + Design Guide (PDF format)
- PRIME
Architectural Design (PDF format) + Design Guide (PDF format) + DWG files + IFC file.
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What is an DWG file?
The DWG format is an editable file used by professionals that can be used with CAD programs.
What is an IFC file?
IFC is a file used in BIM technology (Building Information Modeling) which contains all the information necessary for the development of complementary projects (structural, electrical, etc.).
- Pricing
Understanding Our Pricing:
Our primary goal is to inspire! To show that you can think outside the box and not just be another copy of a copy. Embrace your individuality and express it to the world, because your home is more than just a roof and protection.
After numerous requests on our YouTube channel, we are finally making our designs available for purchase, as it's a resource to help us continue funding our greatest dream: To prove that you don't need a mansion to have a beautifully house with great design.
We will always be honest with our audience and customers. Buying our designs is also a way to support us in continuing our work. Our designs are priced as follows:
ESSENTIAL PACKAGE: $125 + $35 (taxes)
PRIME PACKAGE: $275 + $75 (taxes)
If you like our work and desire a custom home design for your land, tailored to your desires and preferences, you can request a quote here:
Custom DesignHowever, please note that projects developed from scratch have a higher price than those already completed. On average, for every 100 sqm/1000 sqft, the starting price is $1,000 USD. The price varies for each project. Please fill out the form to receive your quote.
IMPORTANT NOTES
In most places, your local building department may have specific requirements. Some of these requirements, including structural engineering, soils reports and energy efficiency calculations, etc.
The Plans was created by an architect but do not have an architectural or engineering signature, and / or stamp-visa. You agree to consult an local /engineer/ builder/ contractor who can advise you and make the necessary changes to bring the house into compliance with the local requirements.
- Cost to build
House construction costs are dependent on where the house is built, the level of finish (tile, trim, window quality, etc...) and the site.
We advise you to show the video of the project to a local builder. He will be able to provide you with an estimate of the cost to build.
- License and Refund
This is a digital product and there are no refunds. And since we cannot be sure of the removal of the files, we do not offer refunds.
The License Agreement grants you the license to build a single home from a purchased design.
- Copyright
The original designer retains the copyright to plans derived from their plans. You cannot buy and change them to sell the changed design to others.