Description

Twin House G+1 – 4 Bedroom Modern Residence

📏 SITE & CONTEXT

Plot Size: 20m (road frontage) × 15m (depth) = 300 m²

Setbacks:

Front setback: 3m

Rear setback: 2m

Side setbacks: 1.5m on each side

Plot Coverage: Approximately 55%

Land Use: Residential – Two-family dwelling (twin layout)

🧱 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CONCEPT

The design follows a modern contemporary architectural approach, focusing on symmetry, functionality, and privacy for both units.
Each twin unit is mirrored along a central axis and separated by a shared wall for acoustic and structural efficiency.
The façade features:

Off-white and dove-gray color tones for aesthetic softness.

Natural stone cladding for accent walls and vertical elements.

Large reflective glazing to maximize daylight and modern visual appeal.

Cantilevered balconies with stainless steel railings for an elegant appearance.

Flat concrete roofing with concealed drainage system.

🏗️ BUILDING COMPOSITION
Ground Floor Layout (Each Unit):

Entrance porch with overhead shading

Spacious living room with large sliding windows

Dining area connected to the living space

Modern kitchen with backyard access

One self-contained bedroom (guest bedroom)

Shared visitors’ toilet

Staircase with natural lighting shaft

First Floor Layout (Each Unit):

Master bedroom with private balcony and en-suite bathroom

Two standard bedrooms with shared bathroom

Family sitting area or study space

Linen and storage area

🪑 INTERIOR FEATURES

Open-plan concept connecting living, dining, and kitchen

Ceramic or porcelain floor tiles (wood pattern)

False ceiling with recessed LED lighting

Light-colored curtains and reflective windows

Modern interior furniture (sofa set, dining table, TV unit, beds, wardrobes)

🌿 EXTERIOR & LANDSCAPE

Driveway paved with concrete interlocking blocks

Parking for two vehicles per unit

Green spaces with flower beds and ornamental shrubs

Garden sitting area and pedestrian walkway

External lighting on walls and stairways

🧮 APPROXIMATE AREAS
Component Area per Unit Total (Both Units)
Ground Floor 115 m² 230 m²
First Floor 110 m² 220 m²
Total Built Area 225 m² per unit 450 m² overall
⚙️ MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Walls: Reinforced concrete frame with hollow block infill

Roof: Reinforced concrete slab, insulated and waterproofed

Windows: Powder-coated aluminum frames with reflective glass

Doors: Solid hardwood entrance door, laminated MDF interior doors

Floor Finishes: Polished ceramic tiles (600×600 mm)

Paint: Exterior – off-white/dove gray weather shield paint

Railings: Stainless steel with tempered glass inserts

🌞 SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENTS

Cross-ventilation through opposite-facing windows

Use of daylight for energy efficiency

Provision for rooftop solar panels

Rainwater harvesting tank at the rear

Green landscaping to minimize heat island effect