Matryoshka House by David Jameson Architect
Architect David Jameson designed the Matryoshka House in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Description from the architect:
This small house is organized as a series of volumes nested one inside another. At the core, a suspended meditation chamber acts as the physical and spiritual center of the project. The internal energy of the meditation chamber is encapsulated within an open glowing frame. An alternating tread stair engages the participant to deliberatley ascend the threshold to the meditation chamber. The meditation chamber is surrounded by a wooden container which encases the living areas of the house. This shell is in turn cradled by stucco walls serving as a protective layer and grounding the house to the earth. The in-between spaces of the nested volumes are strategically sliced to allow the sun to protect lines of light withing. By separating the three shells, the interstitial spaces allow light to become an architectural material that activates the interior.
Visit the website of David Jameson Architect – here.
Photography by Paul Warchol
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MD Interior Design on 08 May 2011 at 2:27 am #
It is a joy to see just how aesthetically pleasing the meditation chamber has been designed for this home. It is so contemporary and looks amazing!
Michelle
Maira Evans on 08 May 2011 at 12:16 pm #
This house seems to emanate good vibes, not just because it’s one of the very few houses posted in this site which is not unnecessarily massive and grandiose, but also because along with its human dimensions it encompasses the spirit and the soul. It is a modern house, well blended with its surrounding environment, very operational and bright. The meditation chamber is such an unusual addition to the project (although it slightly reminds me of the place we had for timeout when we were kids) and quite overwhelmingly situated as a hanging box in the middle of the house. I am very impressed by this posting.
Joe Fugere on 09 May 2011 at 11:15 pm #
Nice job, David Jameson. I LOVE the meditation room (those stairs are thoughtful, the room is very welcoming and serene at the same time), the theme of cantilevering (roof overhang, indoor kitchen counter — beautiful!), mitred glass corners are a nice nod to organic architecture, allowing corners to disappear.
Well done, in my humble opinion