theater as a well
concrete sequence
as above, so below
the fourth corner
processional confessional
three sisters tower
florida landscape
separation of scale
horror house
insulation jacket
door handle
transit study
architrave publication
pleating

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ryan karczewski           architecture                graphic design
horror house
Further studying barriers and access, this project is based on traditional horror movie tropes and set design techniques, focusing on how spatial  barriers can be created for “intruders” while remaining accessible to the owner.

Split into three distinct sections, the entry cabin exists upon a level plain within the mountains of Lake Garda. The cabin shines like a relic of safety within a densely forested area. Natural light enters the cabin through its structured edge shade - similar to the horizontal slats of a closet door, a common place of refuge for the victim within a horror movie.

The entry cabin also holds the entrance to a network of underground tunnels connecting the shower space and sleeping quarters. These hallways disorient visitors through constant changing of scales and lighting conditions brought on by the project's structural design.

The tunnel then connects to the secluded overlook cabin, housing the main living spaces, toilet, kitchen, and projector space. It also receives natural light through the constructed horizontal shade, however unlike the entry cabin, these shades are now movemable, allowing the space to open up like a closet once the resident is comfortable to do so.