🌳 Project Description: Two-Story Family Home in Daduru Oya (Code-005)

This project (Code 005) is a substantial two-story family house proposed for Mr. Chathuranga in Daduru Oya. The design merges traditional roofing elements with a modern, towering structure, perfectly suited for a spacious, possibly elevated or sloping, plot as suggested by the site context in the second image.

✨ Key Project Features

🏠 Area Breakdown

The house is divided across two main floors, offering generous space for a larger family:

🏗️ Execution Strategy: Building on a Hillside with Views

The execution strategy, especially considering the dramatic sloping terrain and lush setting shown in the second image, must focus on site stability, view optimization, and multi-level access.

1. Site Preparation and Terracing

• Slope Management: The site appears to have a significant incline. The first step involves terracing to create flat, stable platforms for the house and the front access way.

• Retaining Walls: Extensive retaining walls must be constructed, possibly faced with natural stone or texture as suggested in the second image, to prevent soil erosion and support the upper ground levels.

• Access Ramp/Stairs: A combination of a main vehicle access ramp (curving pathway on the right in the second image) and central decorative stairs (leading to the main entrance) is required to manage the change in elevation.

2. Design and View Integration

• Front Entrance Structure: The gate structure and low boundary walls visible in both images define the property. The entry area should incorporate a Car Porch (as listed in the details) with direct access to the Ground Floor.

• Verticality and Tower Element: The design features a noticeable vertical tower element (likely housing a staircase or providing a viewing deck/water tank area). This height is key to offering 360-degree views over the surrounding landscape, fulfilling the potential suggested by the site’s elevation.

• Balcony Placement: The Balcony should be strategically placed on the 1st Floor (754 sq.ft) overlooking the best part of the valley or distant view to serve as a primary relaxation spot.

3. Roofing and Aesthetics

• Roof Type: While the first image shows a traditional red-tiled roof, the second image suggests a modern evolution, possibly using blue/grey tiles or a similarly colored roof material that complements the modern facade while maintaining the traditional high-pitch profile.

• Gate House/Entrance: The modern, minimalist design of the front gate/entrance structure, incorporating glass and textured walls, sets a high-end tone for the entire project.

By employing sound hillside construction techniques and leveraging the structure’s height and orientation, this project will provide a substantial, view-centric family home.

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