House of Many Moons
How can a home act as a bridge between earth and sky?
The House of Many Moons is a meditation on two modes of seeing: telescopic—looking up to the heavens—and terrascopic—looking out to the earth. This duality defines the home’s metabolic architecture, which weaves energy-conscious design and regenerative health principles into a retreat that connects its occupants to both planetary and celestial rhythms.
Comprising two tall, heavy volumes clad in natural stone, the secluded residence exemplifies a new techno-tribal aesthetic, merging modern innovation with primal materials. The house’s distributive network of social spaces is arranged around a low-slung pentagon with a central courtyard, which doubles as a thermal moderator. Below, a drum-shaped family room acts as a cooling chamber, circulating air through the house in an energy-efficient cycle.
Location
Santa Rosa City, Philippines
Research Areas Regenerative Health
Typology Housing
Size
Small
Status Complete
Project Team Carlos ArnaizJessy YangYvonne Demitra KonstantinidisMinkyung SongNutchanun Boontassaro
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Each bedroom orbits the central space and features an enclosed patio punctuated by moon-shaped oculi. These apertures create a dynamic relationship with the sky while functioning as natural venting chimneys—an example of how the design channels energy flows between earth and atmosphere. The house also establishes a counterpoint to the lush tropical environment through its constellation of manicured gardens. This layered landscape speaks to the home’s ethos of regenerative health, balancing human habitation with ecological care.
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By integrating distributive networks of air, light, and energy, the House of Many Moons transforms from mere shelter into a living system—a bridge between earth and sky.
