Pousada Minimalista de 2 Quartos

Residential 2 Bedroom House of 72 to 75 Square Metres Floor Size =(Ground Floor + 1 Master Bedroom Upstairs) ,the master bedroom is ensuite with large windows, closet and provision for balcony. It is desirous that the bedroom to be built upstairs should be complete with its own provision of a walk in closet and a wet area (Bathroom, Toilet, Dressing Table). The inspiration for the walk-in closet can be seen on the attached floor plans.

Staircase to the master bedroom upstairs to have provision beneath for a reading area (see photos for inspiration)
The Kitchen and Dining area to be open plan with no dividing wall
Allow for adequate provision for cabinetry and breakfast area.
The house to have an entrance porch which can be usable for outdoor meetings/host visitors
It should also double up as a single car park ONLY if the area permits. There is no provision for a back yard as the plot is to be maximally used. Architect to advice.

Bedroom should not be near the entrance but further. Tap in the bathroom to be combined with shower. Both bedrooms to have recessed wall for Large Flat Screen TV

If Area limit set permit, allow for a Lounge Space Upstairs/ Can be married to the balcony.

Allow the main entrance gate to be a sliding gate to allow maximum use of space since the plot is a micro-parcel of approximately 14.65 metres by 8.75 metres. Boundary fence to be about 2.4 metres high.
Show design with boundary fence and without as we are yet to determine type of fence.

The site is located in Off Kenyatta Road, Juja, Kiaura Block 5/2235 on a parcel of land that is 128 Square Metres in Size. Approximate Size of Land: 0.0128 Ha estimated at 14.65 m long and 8.75 m long(See exact shape on attached Location Plan)

The plot is a vacant corner plot with well drained coffee soils and is rectangular shaped.

Inspiration:
 Large Windows. Bay Windows to project outside as per example http://ub.co.ke/index.php/the-minima-house/
 Spacious sitting room with large windows and recessed wall for Large Flat Screen TV
 No wall separating living room and kitchen, Suspended overhead shelves.
 External Wash Space with Dhobi Sinks 2No. and Clothes line
 Pantry area/Store in Kitchen with provision for a large cooker, fridge and pantry
 Ceramic Tiles on Floors
 Suspended overhead shelves
 Solar Panels for lighting and water heating plus Water Tank in Roof Space
 Square corners and structures since plot is square to maximize utility
 Add a master- bedroom upstairs in the style of the one attached and a flight of stairs.

Design Issues and Constraints:
Plot on either side will most likely be built up to boundary by neighbors.
Maximize lighting on side facing road while putting security into consideration.
Windows - Steel Casement/ Allow plenty of light
Walling - Masonry blocks 200mm Thick
Provision for rain water harvesting-tanks
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