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Rajesh Sing
Project Title: Singh Residence
Location: San Jose, CA
Team: Rahmani Engineering
Status: Permitting


Project Description

Nestled gracefully among a cluster of majestic oak trees, this architectural project harmonizes built form and natural context. The design embraces the natural placement of the trees, using their arrangement to define solid and void spaces within the building. By weaving negative and positive spaces around the trees, the structure achieves a dynamic spatial experience that integrates nature as an active design element. Sustainability is at the core of this project, with the building designed to maximize passive energy efficiency through strategic orientation, shading from the tree canopy, and natural ventilation. High-performance materials and energy-efficient systems, including solar panels and rainwater harvesting, further enhance its environmental performance. The result is an innovative, context-sensitive structure that celebrates the interplay of architecture and nature while adhering to the highest sustainability standards.