Candal House

Year 1989 | Slidell, Louisiana

This large residence, spanning 8,800 square feet, is located on a heavily wooded five-acre lot. The precedent of the Palladian Villa is reflected in the house's sitting as an object within the landscape. A strong central axis connects the pond, porte cochere, living space, porch, and pool.

The plan diagram reinforces orientation through front and rear walls that are filled with natural light. The private and service spaces wrap around the sides of the house, further emphasizing the axis. An umbrella-shaped roof, supported by tree-like columns, represents the verticality of the nearby pine forest.