*HK Associates, 사막과 하나 된 집 hk associates opens the home onto the desert

"We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us." — Winston Churchill (우리가 건물을 만들고, 이후에는 건물이 우리를 만든다.)

hk associates opens the home onto the desert
 
The architects at HK Associates approach the redesign of Casa Luce with the objective of enhancing natural light, removing obstructive elements, modernizing finishes, and unifying the ceiling design. The transformation prioritized connecting the home’s interior to its desert surroundings, creating an open transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. The result is a home that is both modern and deeply respectful of its original design.
One of the most significant changes in Casa Luce was the removal of four masonry piers that originally supported the central roof. This intervention allowed for a floating ceiling that dramatically alters the perception of space within the main living areas. Achieving this required innovative engineering, skilled carpentry, and meticulous construction. The removal of structural obstructions created an open-plan layout that enhances the home’s spatial fluidity.

HK Associates, 사막과 하나 된 집
HK Associates는 Casa Luce를 리디자인하며 공간의 본질을 새롭게 정리했다. 건축가들은 자연광을 최대한 활용하고, 불필요한 구조물을 제거하며, 마감재를 현대적인 감각으로 통합했다. 기존의 천장 디자인은 조화롭게 정리되었으며, 실내와 실외가 유기적으로 연결되도록 했다. 빛과 그림자는 하루의 흐름에 따라 공간을 조각하며, 사막의 풍경과 자연스럽게 어우러지는 주거 공간이 완성되었다.

부유하는 천장과 개방된 공간 구조
가장 중요한 변화는 중앙 지붕을 지탱하던 네 개의 석조 기둥을 제거한 것이다. 이를 통해 천장은 마치 공중에 떠 있는 듯한 인상을 주며, 공간의 개방감을 극대화한다. 이를 실현하기 위해 철골 보강과 정밀한 목공 작업이 필요했다. 기둥이 사라진 자리에는 새로운 구조적 요소가 추가되어 공간의 안정성을 유지하면서도 개방적인 평면을 형성했다. 거실과 주방, 복도는 하나의 흐름으로 연결되며, 동선이 자연스럽게 이어진다.

기존과 새로운 재료의 조화
Casa Luce의 마감재는 기존 건축 요소와 조화를 이루도록 신중하게 선택되었다. 수작업으로 마감된 라임 플라스터 벽은 부드러운 질감을 유지하면서도 빛을 효과적으로 반사한다. 목재 베니어 캐비닛은 실내에 따뜻한 분위기를 더하며, 기존의 어도비 벽, 노출 콘크리트, 목재 구조와 자연스럽게 어우러진다. 사막 환경과 어울리는 색조와 재료를 활용하여, 실내와 외부 풍경이 조화를 이루도록 했다.

빛을 따라 변화하는 공간
침실 동의 재설계는 Casa Luce의 공간적 변화를 더욱 강조한다. 기존의 어둡고 폐쇄적인 복도는 이제 자연광이 유입되는 개방적인 통로로 바뀌었다. 주방 입구에는 반투명 유리 스크린이 설치되어 빛을 은은하게 분산시키며, 노출된 천장 구조는 시간에 따라 변하는 그림자를 만들어낸다. 아침에는 부드러운 빛이 벽을 스미고, 낮에는 공간을 가로질러 퍼지며, 저녁에는 긴 그림자를 남긴다. 건축적 요소들이 시간의 흐름에 반응하도록 설계되었다.

사막과 연결된 외부 공간
야외 공간은 실내 공간과의 연결성을 고려하여 설계되었다. 남향 창은 사막의 탁 트인 전망을 거실로 끌어들이며, 인피니티 엣지 풀은 시각적으로 수평선을 확장하는 역할을 한다. 수영장의 수면은 하늘을 반사하며, 멀리 보이는 산맥과 조화를 이룬다. 풀 옆의 긴 콘크리트 계단은 실내에서 이어지는 구조로 설계되어, 야외에서도 자연스럽게 머무를 수 있는 공간을 제공한다. 건축적 요소들은 기능성과 미적 감각을 동시에 만족시키며, 실내와 외부의 경계를 흐리게 한다.

Casa Luce 정보
건축가: HK Associates | @hkassociatesinc
위치: 미국 애리조나주 투손
면적: 3,000 평방피트 (약 279㎡)
사진: © Ema Peter | @emaphotographi
출처: designboom

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materials dialogue with the adobe and timber home
The reimagined Casa Luce incorporates a carefully curated material palette that emphasizes natural light and subtle design details. Artisanal lime plaster walls and sustainable wood veneer cabinetry contribute to a minimal yet sophisticated aesthetic. These materials dialogue with the home’s original elements of concrete, adobe, and timber, reflecting the balance between structure and environment that defines life in the Sonoran Desert.
HK Associates also redefined the bedroom wing of Casa Luce, transforming a formerly dark, enclosed corridor into a passage guided by light. A frosted glass screen at the threshold to the kitchen introduces a soft, diffused glow, while the partially exposed roof structure casts bold shadows that change with the movement of the sun. These elements contribute to a dynamic interaction between light and space throughout the home.

The outdoor spaces are redesigned to extend the perception of the interior outward, enhancing the home’s connection to its natural surroundings. The panoramic view from the south facing picture window is now amplified by the addition of an infinity-edge swimming pool, which visually extends toward the distant mountains. Adjacent to the pool, a set of long concrete steps appears to emerge from the interior, functioning as amphitheater seating that invites outdoor living while framing the surrounding desert landscape.

name: Casa Luce
architect: HK Associates | @hkassociatesinc
location: Tucson, Arizona
size: 3,000 square feet
photography: © Ema Peter | @emaphotographi

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