V House

Working within a modest budget, this house was conceived as an incremental structure—capable of being extended over time without ever appearing unfinished. The site sits on a steep bend with limited street frontage and a strong north–south orientation, opening up long views across Windhoek and the surrounding hills. These conditions became central to the architectural response.

The linear site is first claimed by two strongly articulated fin walls that respond to the site edges, directionality, and views. These walls define the character of the house, framing and protecting the primary living spaces held between them. A generous north-facing window captures distant views, shaded by the fins and a deep roof overhang. The entrance occurs at the point where the walls nearly meet—a narrow crevasse that heightens the sense of arrival before the house opens toward the landscape beyond.

Sleeping and service functions are attached externally to the fin walls. One wing was completed in the initial phase, while the opposite side was intentionally left vacant to accommodate future extensions. The house terraces down the site, culminating in the master bedroom and a lap pool overlooking the rear garden.