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architectural solution for these two-storey maisonettes was mainly determined by the characteristics of the site.

Other buildings closely surround and confine the site, but several measures have been taken to lessen this inconvenience.

The development was limited to a height of two-storeys and the usual size and number of windows was reduced to give the occupants privacy from outside viewers. In addition, small yards were provided, not only to increase the distance from the nearby buildings, but to provide private spaces on to which windows and doors could open.

The interior layout is directed by

the natural division of the accom- modation's two main functions: living (diurnal) and sleeping (noc- turnal). These are placed on separate floors, each characterised by its

needs.

To avoid the interior of the bed- rooms being disturbed by intrusive viewers from outside, the fenestra- tion is carefully located, mainly in the corners, and protected with louvred screens so that even with the windows fully opened the rooms retain their privacy.

Thus the first floor looks from the outside as a closed place which carefully avoids exposure.

In the diurnal zone this need for privacy is not so strict, so all the

ground floor looks much more open, specially in terms of wider fenestra- tion.

Inside, the living zones dining area, kitchen, etc. are emphasised without partitioning. The connec- tions between these zones are de- signed to retain their independence. For example, from the first floor (bedrooms) one can reach the ex- terior by way of the stairs, without crossing the living area. Also the journey from kitchen to bedrooms or main entrance is made by cross- ing the living area only marginally, and that in a place already charac- terised as a passage.

The link between the kitchen and dining place is kept inconspicuous by

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