45km south of Metro Manila in the Philippines, Z House by Micaela Benedicto's MB Architecture Studio is an exercise in interconnecting cubic volumes. Photography: Ed Simon

The layout of internal spaces forms an inverted Z shape on plan, inspiring the house's name. Voids dot the floorplan, creating pockets of outdoor areas. The result produces a richly layered interior with glass curtain walling and openings revealing tantalising glimpses beyond. Photography: Ed Simon

Walls of glazing bathe the spacious interior in daylight. A rectilinear void creates a double height living space at ground floor, open to the lounge at first floor. Photography: Ed Simon

Rich materials, including warm timber doors, floors and ceilings, are prevalent throughout the rich internal environment, complemented by dark grey framed curtain walling and fitted grey furniture. Photography: Ed Simon

Key internal spaces are orientated to capitalize on natural light and cross ventilation, with outdoor space regarded as an extension of the interior. Photography: Ed Simon

The sculptural volume of the staircase forms a centrepiece in the courtyard.  Cantilevering over the pond, the sleek line of glazing follows the pitch of the stair creating abstract reflections in the water below. Photography: Ed Simon

The striking exterior, finished in a seamless charcoal render and punctured with large areas of glazing, responds to the modular diagram with a series of projecting and recessing volumes. Photography: Miguel Nacianceno

The flat, square plot in the tropical suburbs of the Laguna province provided the inspiration for the rigorous spatial organisation. Photography: Miguel Nacianceno  

The charcoal coloured render creates a bold and seamless finish, uniting the carefully articulated facades in a homogenous appearance. Photography: Miguel Nacianceno

keywords:Interactive Floor Plans, Residential architecture, Asian architecture

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