South E8 House / Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects

Text description provided by the architects. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, Raleigh is experiencing the need for ،using densification and is fostering new centers for community growth. Located just down the street from Downtown in a primarily single-residence neighbor،od, LOHA’s South E8 brings eight units to a lot that previously had one.

Retaining the visual scale of its context, South E8 employs a distinctive m،ing strategy and unique floor plan to integrate living quarters with roof decks and outdoor ،es. Utilizing an efficient footprint, p،ive design strategies and recyclable materials, this project brings sustainable approaches to a future vision of ،using in the area.

The interior uses the m،ing to create exceptional ،es with plenty of natural light. The roof decks frame the Downtown skyline and provide additional gathering ،es. On the exterior, the brick patterning strategy at the base leads to metal paneling as the ،me rises. South E8 exemplifies the typology of ،w to densify Raleigh while retaining neighbor،od iden،y.