Nymphaea ” Houses of the water” #2

Architectural Punctuation – House NYMPHAEA

The “Nymphaea” is the third work in my collection Houses of Water. This house is inspired by water lilies—their harmonious and airy presence in space, as well as their poetic interaction with light and water.

The third house in the “Architectural Punctuation – The Houses of Water” series is called Nymphaea. It is an architectural composition exploring the relationship between water, light, and biomorphic geometry.
This residence has a strictly square layout and two floors. All corners of the structure are curved, offering a soft fluidity that balances the rigid form. On the upper level, a perimeter balcony extends outward, forming a unified canopy that shelters the ground floor terraces and functions as an integrated shading system.
At the heart of the house lies an internal patio with an open roof. From its top descends a metal helix, through which rainwater flows. The droplets follow the spiral of the metal until they reach underground storage tanks.
The canopy hosts photovoltaic panels that provide for the building’s energy needs, while the collected rainwater is directed through eight ribbed wooden columns shaped like narrow funnels, channeling it to the ground.
The name Nymphaea draws inspiration from water, light, and nature—elements referenced in the Greek word “nymphaea”. This house does not merely inhabit nature; it interacts with it, honoring the cycle of water and sunlight.