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THE VISION 1.0
2. e dominant use of indigenous, imperfect materials – As the region was settled, local artisans and craftsman predominantly used unrefined, less manufactured indigenous or regional materials. Local stone, lava rock, indigenous woods, hammered wrought iron, and woven thatch and wattle were crafted and built in adaptive, honest, and innovative ways that reflected their cultural tastes. e shutter details, simple balustrades and railings, dry stack informal rock walls, louvered windows, porches, and jalousie openings are all examples of many tropical details that emerged over time.
3. Designs responsive to the climate, landscape setting, and needs of the Owner – e need for structures that would offer protection from the sun and at times, heavy rains, created buildings well adapted to the climate. Cooling and sheltering architectural features such as wrap around verandas, overhanging eaves, deep balconies, porches, and louvered windows were responses to living in the Caribbean climate. Homes composed of a series of “living pavilions” that are each sited to address unique characteristics of the property, allow for an “additive architecture” design process to suit the individual, evolving needs of the Owner.
4. Simple, elegant“island” designs – Site, landscape, and architectural designs should draw from the patterns of the island design aesthetic to create contemporary, integrated environments suited to today’s lifestyles.
is area of the Caribbean has a rich history of architectural design, from the early settler buildings to the great tradition of the informal, yet most elegant, Caribbean house. e resulting, unadorned forms and details are well suited for today’s interpretations.
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