Grounded Elegance Meets Vertical Flair – Bungalow + Pent Floor Residence
Climate-Smart Residential Innovation
In southern Nigeria, Cadright Architecture recently delivered a custom residence that reimagines vertical living in a grounded format, a modern 3-bedroom bungalow fused with a minimalist penthouse retreat. This bold design combines horizontal openness with vertical privacy, wrapped in clean lines, contemporary textures, and future-ready infrastructure.
Project Overview
Project Title: A Fusion of Grounded Elegance and Vertical Flair
Location: Nigeria
Project Type: Residential – Bungalow with Pent Floor
Client Type: Private Homeowner
Services Rendered: Architectural Design, Phased Construction Strategy, Smart Building Planning
Project Date: Completed – 2025
Phased Planning for Comfort & Control
To align with client priorities and construction flow, the home was executed in carefully timed stages:
- Phase 1: Core 3-bedroom bungalow with living, dining, kitchen, and all primary amenities for full early occupancy
- Phase 2: Penthouse suite and roof terrace, designed as a tranquil upper-level escape or future guest wing
This phased approach gave the client flexibility, enjoying full use of the main home while completing the upper floor in a second phase without disrupting family life or the building’s operation.
Climate-Responsive & Secure Design
The residence’s layout and material palette respond directly to Nigeria’s tropical climate and suburban security needs:
- Orientation: Positioned to reduce solar heat gain while maximizing daylighting
- Shading & Ventilation: Deep roof overhangs and cross-ventilation corridors maintain comfort without mechanical cooling
- Security: Boundary controls, CCTV-ready conduits, and strategic fenestration enhance peace of mind
- Accessibility: Ground-floor living is designed for all ages, with provisions for future adaptability
By combining passive design with durable finishes, the home remains cool, secure, and low-maintenance.
Dual-Level Living – Functional & Flexible
Each level of the house has a clear function and mood:
- Ground Floor (Bungalow): Three spacious bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, generous living areas, and open-plan kitchen/dining flow, ideal for family life
- Pent Floor (Retreat Level): Designed as a personal sanctuary, with potential for guest hosting, studio space, or private office use
- Roof Terrace: Offers panoramic views and a potential site for solar panels or a shaded relaxation area
This dual-level concept provides lifestyle flexibility while preserving architectural unity.
Smart Home Readiness
Designed with tomorrow in mind, the home includes key smart infrastructure:
| Smart Area | Provision Highlights |
|---|---|
| Security | CCTV conduit routes, smart lock provisions, video door entry points |
| Lighting | Multi-zone circuits with dimmer-ready and smart switch options |
| Solar Planning | Roof deck prepped for solar panel array and inverter bank |
| Energy Control | Split load distribution for future integration of energy monitoring tools |
| Communication | Structured cable ducts for data, intercom, and home automation hubs |
These allow the homeowner to gradually adopt tech solutions without reworking the structure.
Cadright’s Full-Spectrum Support
Beyond the architectural design, Cadright provided:
Scalable design thinking, ensuring the home grows with its users
A flexible phasing strategy to support the homeowner’s timeline and budget
Smart infrastructure planning to reduce future retrofit costs
Site orientation and passive strategy consulting for year-round comfort
Final Word
This bungalow + penthouse project demonstrates how elegant simplicity and vertical expression can coexist in modern African residential architecture. Cadright Architecture continues to blend lifestyle, technology, and climate intelligence into every project, delivering not just homes, but living systems built to last.
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