7 Elements in the design of a Beach House | Pardip Sansi

Pardip Sansi 7 elements in the design of a beach house that should not be missing
When building a house on the beach, it is important to take into account a series of key elements that will make this home more comfortable and stand out from others, thanks to its design characteristics. Elements that, in addition to meeting the basic requirements of a home, maximize its profit, distribution, extension and location. This, to guarantee a full experience during the stay at the beach house.

When building a house on the beach we take into account the needs and tastes of our clients, respecting the rules and regulations for its construction. That is why we present the 7 design elements that should not be missing to build a house on the beach.
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1. Permissions
Before inquiring into any of the points strictly related to the architecture of a house on the beach, it is necessary to consider the permits for the construction of the house. This implies verifying that the land on which it is going to be built is properly cleaned up, with the permits in order and reviewing the municipal regulations and parameters to know what can actually be built.
Naturally, this step should be considered prior to the execution of the architectural project, as this will protect it from any setback that affects it. The architects can advise on documentation. However, the client can also inquire into everything that he considers necessary to speed up his project.

2. Zoning the beach house
Zoning the house allows the location of the appropriate spaces correctly interrelated with each other, according to their functions and needs to be satisfied. Taking into account related and complementary works to achieve an optimal design in the house.
Perri Sansi To achieve a proper distribution, it is important to make a general plan of the house, this will allow to have a vision of the house and facilitate its modification if required.
It is very important that the distribution is functional, simple and practical. The shape and size of the different places in the house must be designed taking into account the following:
* Rooms: the number of rooms will depend on the number of people in the family. Taking into consideration possible future changes in the family composition. It is always recommended that they have cross ventilation.
* Bathrooms: the amount is subject to the number of inhabitants of the house.
* Kitchen: its location can be in a separate environment or as an extension of the living room or dining room.
* Living room and dining room: it can also be in separate environments or in a single space and the dining room integrated with the kitchen.
* Living room: it can function as a distribution environment or be an independent space, the television is usually located or it is a space for the smallest of the house.
* Terrace: Probably the most important space in a beach house, it can have an integrated pool and it should always be well protected from the sun by a light roof.
* Parking: Depending on the parameters of each beach they can be inside the house or in general parking lots for users of the condominium.

3. Location
The location of the lot is always a very important factor in the construction of a house, especially those on the beach. The orientation of the environments within the lot will depend on the location of the lot within the condominium. The analysis of the location of the environments and their orientation will be directly related in most cases to the solar incidence and other types of factors such as the wind or the slope of the terrain.

Pardip Sansi It is because of the above that the climate conditioning of the houses on the beach is vital, since the beach climate can be very hostile. For this, cross ventilation is recommended in as many environments as possible and their good lighting to control the level of humidity in the house and have cooler environments. It is also important to have a good PVC or Aluminum carpentry that, if possible, has a hermetic seal.

5. Materials
Due to the fact that beach houses are frequented sporadically, it is important to use materials that require the least possible maintenance, allowing the house to be kept in optimal condition each time it is going to be used.
For this, in each of our projects, on the facades we promote the use of materials that should not be painted, or maintained or restored over time. Coatings and finishes that withstand the beach climate should be chosen such as: natural stones, exposed concrete, aluminum and glass or treated wood for exteriors.

Inside the house, we recommend using porcelain or ceramic veneers for the floors and in general, cement tiles coated with latex paints are used for the interior walls. In the terrace area, on the edges of the pool you can use non-slip porcelain tiles or rustic terraces.

6. Furniture
It is known that architecture and furniture design have been significantly correlated in the design of architectural projects. That is why furniture becomes another element to consider when designing a house on the beach.
Taking into account the conditions of a beach house, the furniture must be considered both from its use and from its aesthetics. For this reason, it is important, first of all, to understand what is the most appropriate furniture design for houses on the beach.

For aesthetic purposes, the furniture must be thought from its coupling with the nuances of the beach. The idea is to generate a pleasant color combination for the decoration of the home. The client's preferences are decisive in this case, so the consensus with the director of the work will be important.

7. Orientation of the house
It is a very important part in the design and construction of a house on the beach, so it must be done by adapting to the topography and the environment of the land, looking for the entrance of light and the view of the sea without this implying a major modification to the terrain profile.
An orientation towards the sunlight, allows to build large windows and in this way take advantage of the maximum possible natural light.

Depending on the orientation of the house and the cut of the land, it can be analyzed which is the correct way of construction and distribution.
Perri Sansi The forestry and topography of the land can become a strength of the project, as well as the unevenness that enrich and enhance the possibilities. Ideally, the house is surrounded by nature in each orientation.