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Croft ArchitectureOur clients are a family of four living in a four bedroom substantially sized detached home. Although their property has adequate bedroom space for them and their two children, the layout of the downstairs living space was not functional and it obstructed their everyday life, making entertaining and family gatherings difficult.
Our brief was to maximise the potential of their property to develop much needed quality family space and turn their non functional house into their forever family home.
Concept
The couple aspired to increase the size of the their property to create a modern family home with four generously sized bedrooms and a larger downstairs open plan living space to enhance their family life.
The development of the design for the extension to the family living space intended to emulate the style and character of the adjacent 1970s housing, with particular features being given a contemporary modern twist.
Our Approach
The client’s home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac on a suburban housing estate. Their home nestles into its well-established site, with ample space between the neighbouring properties and has considerable garden space to the rear, allowing the design to take full advantage of the land available.
The levels of the site were perfect for developing a generous amount of floor space as a new extension to the property, with little restrictions to the layout & size of the site.
The size and layout of the site presented the opportunity to substantially extend and reconfigure the family home to create a series of dynamic living spaces oriented towards the large, south-facing garden.
The new family living space provides:
Four generous bedrooms
Master bedroom with en-suite toilet and shower facilities.
Fourth/ guest bedroom with French doors opening onto a first floor balcony.
Large open plan kitchen and family accommodation
Large open plan dining and living area
Snug, cinema or play space
Open plan family space with bi-folding doors that open out onto decked garden space
Light and airy family space, exploiting the south facing rear aspect with the full width bi-fold doors and roof lights in the extended upstairs rooms.
The design of the newly extended family space complements the style & character of the surrounding residential properties with plain windows, doors and brickwork to emulate the general theme of the local area.
Careful design consideration has been given to the neighbouring properties throughout the scheme. The scale and proportions of the newly extended home corresponds well with the adjacent properties.
The new generous family living space to the rear of the property bears no visual impact on the streetscape, yet the design responds to the living patterns of the family providing them with the tailored forever home they dreamed of.
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Atmos Studio Ltd.This Stoke Newington home for an actress and musician carefully slots between buildings and site-lines, and wraps built-in furniture into every available surface. Both plan and Planning constraints generated a complex series of intertwining spaces, enlivened by light and interconnectivity.
The massing was generated from the view-lines along the High Street below, tucked carefully out of sight to achieve planning permission for a new storey with front outdoor space hidden within the row of listed buildings.
The roof-form deploys a double-pitched butterfly roof, angling upwards from low flank walls to greet the arriving visitor with taller walls at the central stairwell. A crystalline valley skylight hangs above, flooding the void with light. Staggered floor sections carefully borrow space from below. The V-shape in section repeats in plan to ease a tidy outdoor terrace between new and old façades, the doors from hall and bedroom folding neatly together.
The project’s palette mirrors the client’s interest in Japanese economy, restraint and invention, and provides a sense of surprising spaciousness within tight confines. Spaces from adjacent rooms are borrowed and traded, with each room offering a panoply of different views and directions. Mirrors double and quadruple the extent of views and entice optical exploration, while maximum continuity between the surfaces of the built-in furniture provides a sense of further elongation, and interest.
The house assembles around the central open stair, its timber strands growing upwards towards the light and unleashing delicate tendrils to frame each step, a single thin metallic line dancing across their lines to offer the lightest of additional support to the hands that seek it. To the right, spaces sneak into the stair – as bathroom storage below or the underside of the desk above – while to the right the open treads fan and splay into a generous array of surfaces for the living room. Their lower steps support a seat and soft-spot, while their upper elements flow around the sitter with a sea of books and shelves.
Upstairs, the stair-tree verticals curl into architraves and continue into rooms either side of the eyelid to the sky above. Their lines flow to form a desk and shelving unit in the study, wrapping around to welcome the unfolding sheaves of floorplank that conceal a bed within the floor-depth. The low table/cupboard nestled at the window flows out to form a long courtyard storage bench, which slips back inside as a bathroom counter, carved with a sunken bath. This same surface plunges through the bather’s view-slot into the bedroom, a faceted plane (the laundry-lid) folding up to form the final blackout for this bedroom/bathroom opening. It continues as storage into the plinth of the welcoming bed beyond, and onwards as bedside counter before folding back into the wall and the rhythms of the stair beyond.
The house is thus unified by a single curl of complex in-built furniture, bridging inside and out, closed and open, his and hers and anyone else’s in its careful compaction of storage and use and its precise alignment of the body within spaces and the eye towards sky. The rear window angles carefully back above its sloping brick parapet, offering great starry views from the pillow. Its fixed glazing folds at the stairwell to form an opening frame, a complex rhomboid perfectly slotted into the available space. The courtyard opposite protects privacy yet offers generous views of sky and city (from bath or bench, table or toilet), and tantalising views into the intricacy of this urban jewel.
Photos: Alex Haw
Polybuilding SingaporeKitchen top: Coffee Granite. All materials & photos by Polybuilding.
Bild på ett orientaliskt kök
Bild på ett orientaliskt kök
Watershed ArchitectsSimon Whitbread Photography
Foto på ett funkis toalett, med svart kakel och marmorkakel
Foto på ett funkis toalett, med svart kakel och marmorkakel
Sagar Ceramics LtdProject Description:
Step into the embrace of nature with our latest bathroom design, "Jungle Retreat." This expansive bathroom is a harmonious fusion of luxury, functionality, and natural elements inspired by the lush greenery of the jungle.
Bespoke His and Hers Black Marble Porcelain Basins:
The focal point of the space is a his & hers bespoke black marble porcelain basin atop a 160cm double drawer basin unit crafted in Italy. The real wood veneer with fluted detailing adds a touch of sophistication and organic charm to the design.
Brushed Brass Wall-Mounted Basin Mixers:
Wall-mounted basin mixers in brushed brass with scrolled detailing on the handles provide a luxurious touch, creating a visual link to the inspiration drawn from the jungle. The juxtaposition of black marble and brushed brass adds a layer of opulence.
Jungle and Nature Inspiration:
The design draws inspiration from the jungle and nature, incorporating greens, wood elements, and stone components. The overall palette reflects the serenity and vibrancy found in natural surroundings.
Spacious Walk-In Shower:
A generously sized walk-in shower is a centrepiece, featuring tiled flooring and a rain shower. The design includes niches for toiletry storage, ensuring a clutter-free environment and adding functionality to the space.
Floating Toilet and Basin Unit:
Both the toilet and basin unit float above the floor, contributing to the contemporary and open feel of the bathroom. This design choice enhances the sense of space and allows for easy maintenance.
Natural Light and Large Window:
A large window allows ample natural light to flood the space, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The connection with the outdoors brings an additional layer of tranquillity to the design.
Concrete Pattern Tiles in Green Tone:
Wall and floor tiles feature a concrete pattern in a calming green tone, echoing the lush foliage of the jungle. This choice not only adds visual interest but also contributes to the overall theme of nature.
Linear Wood Feature Tile Panel:
A linear wood feature tile panel, offset behind the basin unit, creates a cohesive and matching look. This detail complements the fluted front of the basin unit, harmonizing with the overall design.
"Jungle Retreat" is a testament to the seamless integration of luxury and nature, where bespoke craftsmanship meets organic inspiration. This bathroom invites you to unwind in a space that transcends the ordinary, offering a tranquil retreat within the comforts of your home.
Buchanan ConstructionJ. Weiland Photography-
Breathtaking Beauty and Luxurious Relaxation awaits in this Massive and Fabulous Mountain Retreat. The unparalleled Architectural Degree, Design & Style are credited to the Designer/Architect, Mr. Raymond W. Smith, https://www.facebook.com/Raymond-W-Smith-Residential-Designer-Inc-311235978898996/, the Interior Designs to Marina Semprevivo, and are an extent of the Home Owners Dreams and Lavish Good Tastes. Sitting atop a mountain side in the desirable gated-community of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, https://cliffsliving.com/the-cliffs-at-walnut-cove, this Skytop Beauty reaches into the Sky and Invites the Stars to Shine upon it. Spanning over 6,000 SF, this Magnificent Estate is Graced with Soaring Ceilings, Stone Fireplace and Wall-to-Wall Windows in the Two-Story Great Room and provides a Haven for gazing at South Asheville’s view from multiple vantage points. Coffered ceilings, Intricate Stonework and Extensive Interior Stained Woodwork throughout adds Dimension to every Space. Multiple Outdoor Private Bedroom Balconies, Decks and Patios provide Residents and Guests with desired Spaciousness and Privacy similar to that of the Biltmore Estate, http://www.biltmore.com/visit. The Lovely Kitchen inspires Joy with High-End Custom Cabinetry and a Gorgeous Contrast of Colors. The Striking Beauty and Richness are created by the Stunning Dark-Colored Island Cabinetry, Light-Colored Perimeter Cabinetry, Refrigerator Door Panels, Exquisite Granite, Multiple Leveled Island and a Fun, Colorful Backsplash. The Vintage Bathroom creates Nostalgia with a Cast Iron Ball & Claw-Feet Slipper Tub, Old-Fashioned High Tank & Pull Toilet and Brick Herringbone Floor. Garden Tubs with Granite Surround and Custom Tile provide Peaceful Relaxation. Waterfall Trickles and Running Streams softly resound from the Outdoor Water Feature while the bench in the Landscape Garden calls you to sit down and relax a while.
Atmos Studio Ltd.This Stoke Newington home for an actress and musician carefully slots between buildings and site-lines, and wraps built-in furniture into every available surface. Both plan and Planning constraints generated a complex series of intertwining spaces, enlivened by light and interconnectivity.
The massing was generated from the view-lines along the High Street below, tucked carefully out of sight to achieve planning permission for a new storey with front outdoor space hidden within the row of listed buildings.
The roof-form deploys a double-pitched butterfly roof, angling upwards from low flank walls to greet the arriving visitor with taller walls at the central stairwell. A crystalline valley skylight hangs above, flooding the void with light. Staggered floor sections carefully borrow space from below. The V-shape in section repeats in plan to ease a tidy outdoor terrace between new and old façades, the doors from hall and bedroom folding neatly together.
The project’s palette mirrors the client’s interest in Japanese economy, restraint and invention, and provides a sense of surprising spaciousness within tight confines. Spaces from adjacent rooms are borrowed and traded, with each room offering a panoply of different views and directions. Mirrors double and quadruple the extent of views and entice optical exploration, while maximum continuity between the surfaces of the built-in furniture provides a sense of further elongation, and interest.
The house assembles around the central open stair, its timber strands growing upwards towards the light and unleashing delicate tendrils to frame each step, a single thin metallic line dancing across their lines to offer the lightest of additional support to the hands that seek it. To the right, spaces sneak into the stair – as bathroom storage below or the underside of the desk above – while to the right the open treads fan and splay into a generous array of surfaces for the living room. Their lower steps support a seat and soft-spot, while their upper elements flow around the sitter with a sea of books and shelves.
Upstairs, the stair-tree verticals curl into architraves and continue into rooms either side of the eyelid to the sky above. Their lines flow to form a desk and shelving unit in the study, wrapping around to welcome the unfolding sheaves of floorplank that conceal a bed within the floor-depth. The low table/cupboard nestled at the window flows out to form a long courtyard storage bench, which slips back inside as a bathroom counter, carved with a sunken bath. This same surface plunges through the bather’s view-slot into the bedroom, a faceted plane (the laundry-lid) folding up to form the final blackout for this bedroom/bathroom opening. It continues as storage into the plinth of the welcoming bed beyond, and onwards as bedside counter before folding back into the wall and the rhythms of the stair beyond.
The house is thus unified by a single curl of complex in-built furniture, bridging inside and out, closed and open, his and hers and anyone else’s in its careful compaction of storage and use and its precise alignment of the body within spaces and the eye towards sky. The rear window angles carefully back above its sloping brick parapet, offering great starry views from the pillow. Its fixed glazing folds at the stairwell to form an opening frame, a complex rhomboid perfectly slotted into the available space. The courtyard opposite protects privacy yet offers generous views of sky and city (from bath or bench, table or toilet), and tantalising views into the intricacy of this urban jewel.
Photos: Alex Haw
Polybuilding SingaporeBathroom Wall & Floor: Crema Valencia. Bathroom Marble Top: Palissandro Classico Marble. All materials & photos by Polybuilding.
Idéer för orientaliska badrum
Idéer för orientaliska badrum
Buchanan ConstructionJ. Weiland Photography-
Breathtaking Beauty and Luxurious Relaxation awaits in this Massive and Fabulous Mountain Retreat. The unparalleled Architectural Degree, Design & Style are credited to the Designer/Architect, Mr. Raymond W. Smith, https://www.facebook.com/Raymond-W-Smith-Residential-Designer-Inc-311235978898996/, the Interior Designs to Marina Semprevivo, and are an extent of the Home Owners Dreams and Lavish Good Tastes. Sitting atop a mountain side in the desirable gated-community of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, https://cliffsliving.com/the-cliffs-at-walnut-cove, this Skytop Beauty reaches into the Sky and Invites the Stars to Shine upon it. Spanning over 6,000 SF, this Magnificent Estate is Graced with Soaring Ceilings, Stone Fireplace and Wall-to-Wall Windows in the Two-Story Great Room and provides a Haven for gazing at South Asheville’s view from multiple vantage points. Coffered ceilings, Intricate Stonework and Extensive Interior Stained Woodwork throughout adds Dimension to every Space. Multiple Outdoor Private Bedroom Balconies, Decks and Patios provide Residents and Guests with desired Spaciousness and Privacy similar to that of the Biltmore Estate, http://www.biltmore.com/visit. The Lovely Kitchen inspires Joy with High-End Custom Cabinetry and a Gorgeous Contrast of Colors. The Striking Beauty and Richness are created by the Stunning Dark-Colored Island Cabinetry, Light-Colored Perimeter Cabinetry, Refrigerator Door Panels, Exquisite Granite, Multiple Leveled Island and a Fun, Colorful Backsplash. The Vintage Bathroom creates Nostalgia with a Cast Iron Ball & Claw-Feet Slipper Tub, Old-Fashioned High Tank & Pull Toilet and Brick Herringbone Floor. Garden Tubs with Granite Surround and Custom Tile provide Peaceful Relaxation. Waterfall Trickles and Running Streams softly resound from the Outdoor Water Feature while the bench in the Landscape Garden calls you to sit down and relax a while.
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