Project : Architecture

Tung House

Lincoln, Massachusetts, USA | 2017 
[ cover story, SPACE magazine | SARA NY award | Archdaily feature ]

Located on a strictly preserved wooded area, the Tung House converges with its environment through a zero-energy strategy. While the massing adheres to tight setback restrictions, the roof breaks free of orthogonal geometry to optimize solar panel orientation. Simultaneously, the resulting roof overhang shields the interior from hot summer sun while allowing winter sunlight in for passive heating. To minimize site disturbance, the natural slope generates a split-level section that connects public, semi-public, and private zones with the natural surrounds.

The interior unfolds as a series of terraces following the natural slope of the site.

Split-level layouts minimize site disturbance. A rotated roof maximizes solar efficiency and creates unique volumes, with geometry and window placement optimized via a parametric script developed by research teams at P:A and Harvard.
Site Plan
1st Floor Plan
2nd Floor Plan
Minimal north openings for insulation create a deliberate monolithic appearance.
west-east section
south-north section
The double-height entry connects front to back and exterior to interior.
east elevation
Solar-oriented roof overhangs shelter openings to the surrounding landscape
Double-height living areas offer views of the preservation trees, while corner doors extend activities onto an adjacent deck.
The open kitchen is the geometric and social center, adjacent to the main stair.
Public spaces are interconnected in plan yet defined by level changes and varied roof profiles.
A semi-public mezzanine craft room hovers over the living spaces, transitioning to private second-floor bedrooms.
The master bath utilizes roof geometry to create a lofty retreat.

Architect
John Hong AIA (principal in charge)
Jinhee Park (SsD), Taylor Harper, Daniel Carlson, Hyein Kim, Kiwon Jeon, Victor Michel, Yufeng Zheng (design team)

Structural Engineer
Evan Hankin

Mechanical and Electrical Engineer
Peter Osowski, Vanguard Energy Partners

Construction
Mattos Construction

Photography
P:A

Project Info
Location: Lincoln, Massachusetts, USA
Program: Residence
Area: 285 m² + 68 m² basement

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