Designed as a lived-in library, this compact house centres around a single, defining gesture: a long, continuous shelf that spans the main wall and subtly shapes the entire layout. More than just storage, the shelf becomes the spine of the house organising space, guiding circulation, and making room for the lives and collections of its inhabitants.

With no hallways to interrupt the flow, the social spaces — kitchen, dining, and living — form a single open plan, creating an atmosphere that is both generous and intimate. Two bedrooms and a bathroom complete the main volume, while a second building discreetly houses a studio, laundry, and storage.