Ground Floor - Day-to-day Construction and Activities

This 20x50 north-facing duplex has a ground floor that works for everyday skeletal structure construction activities and maximized space optimization. The built-up area is within 1000 square feet which is enough for an individual or family’s private and shared spaces. The entrance is to the northeast which is well-aligned with Vastu and opens into a living hall of dimensions 10’ by 15’3’ suitable for family activities as well as entertainment and is proportional to accommodate the whole family.In front of the house, there is a generous parking area measuring 20′ × 14′11′ which permits the parking of one or more vehicles and additional space for gardening or landscaping. The staircase is to the west and aligned east-west allowing the Vertical movement from the floors while maintaining the fluidity for the floor plan. The open kitchen allocated in the southeast corner of the home has dimensions of 6′1″ × 12′0½″ with an attached utility area 8′1″ × 5′ which is best suited for laundry, washing, or other cleaning tasks.The southwestern corner of the apartment features a bedroom measuring 10′1″ × 11′ which is quieter and more secluded compared to the other areas of the house. Adjacent to the living spaces on the ground floor, there is a centrally located common bathroom (6′2″ × 4′1″) that is in the northwest corner ensuring ease of access from all sides.

First Floor - The Elevation of Opulence Living

The total area for the first floor is 874.44 square feet. The first floor has a focus on privacy and luxury for rest, living, or deep work. In this more private area, the family hall (11′ × 10′8″) is situated at the eastern corner which is a cozy secondary living area for leisure or informal family gatherings. A sky view cut-out (3′ × 4′5″) at the center of the stairs gives vertical circulation punctuated by light and breath into the heart of the house, which is attractive for design.The master bedroom, measuring (10′1″ × 12′6″), is located in the southwest corner and comes with an attached bathroom (7′ × 4′/6″) for added convenience, ensuring a quiet and relaxing zone. Southeast is a study room (6′1″ × 10′2″) that's perfect for remote work or academic-related work. Moreover, a small balcony (6′0½″) connects the lower floor and serves as a compact outdoor space.Noteworthy is the extremely spacious bedroom located on the first floor at the north side of the house: (16′10″ × 13′7″), ideal for unwinding or transforming into a multi-use room. The northeast side offers an attached bathroom (8′6″ × 4′) and also a balcony (6′2″ × 11′)providing superb ventilation and views from the house. These factors enhance luxury, privacy, and utility suitable to a growing or multigenerational family.

Key Features and Summary

This duplex home modernizes traditional planning by promoting cross breeze ventilation from windows and cutout sections on the walls surrounding the house. The spacious layout of bedrooms on both floors eliminates congestion in common areas to promote relaxation, balance, and free movement without feeling confined in space.The utility areas have been placed for laundry and cleaning work to help with the order and cleanliness of the home, while the balconies on the first floor serve as retreat areas for the garden or fresh air, which is also significant for leisure and wellness. In general, this north-facing duplex plan achieves comfort alongside functionality which makes the home suitable for modern families needing space, light, and livability.