Concrete Atrium House by Tham & Videgard

Today’s featured home is the Concrete Atrium House by Tham & Videgard, which is a minimalist modern take on the timeless classic. Before we tour the house, we will give a little background about atrium homes for those who may not be familiar with them.

What is an Atrium House?

An atrium house is simply a home with a central atrium. When you hear the word “atrium,” you probably picture a spacious lobby in a corporate or public building, right? Well, that is one example of an atrium, but the category is actually quite a bit broader than that, and traditionally includes residential examples as well.

Simply put, an atrium is any central space in a building that is open to the air or enclosed by a skylight. An open air atrium is the same thing as a courtyard.

Skylights are more common today in what we refer to as “atriums,” while an open air design is more traditional. In ancient Rome, for example, open air atrium houses were quite popular. Such a house was referred to as a domus.

Atrium Home Features

The features of an atrium home can vary significantly. Some atrium homes have enclosed central spaces with skylights, while others have courtyards that are open to the sky. The layout of rooms around the atrium can resemble an ancient domus, or be completely different.

Regardless, the atrium brings natural light into a home, and if desired, fresh air.

The Atrium House by Tham & Videgard