Backyard Bump-Out / Best Practice Architecture
Located on a leafy street in the Madrona neighborhood, a classic Seattle craftsman has been transformed into an expanded modern dwelling by adding a significant new volume to the rear of the house.
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Located on a leafy street in the Madrona neighborhood, a classic Seattle craftsman has been transformed into an expanded modern dwelling by adding a significant new volume to the rear of the house.
Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast
Originally, the building was conceived as two entities; a production space on the ground floor and an owner’s flat on the first floor with a private access.
o try to summarise this house is virtually impossible. Walking into the space for the first time is difficult to describe. It feels ancient and modern at the same time.
Casa Paakal is a historic house dating from the beginning of the 20th century. It is located in one of the most important streets of the city of Mérida, Mexico and in one of its oldest neighborhoods,…
Renovation and expansion of a semi-detached house in Caramão neighbourhood, Lisbon. The highlight is drawn to the extension at the back, made possible by moving forward the rear façade into the interior of the plot
This old house is considered a nostalgic piece of history by its owners, serving as a reminder of how their journey began. Following a period of relocation abroad, the family returned to Israel and searched for their…
Located in the Canonbury East Conservation area, the project resulted in a 20-square-meter single-story extension spanning the full width of the rear elevation.
The property is situated in a region that is classified as an overland flow path area, which meant that our design response had to address multiple stipulations related to developments in such flood-prone residential zones.