This modest sized semi-detached clinker brick house in Hampton is located on a generous allotment. The owners required more space and desired a strong connection to the outside. The well travelled couple wanted a tranquil, calm and relaxing environment to call home.
Clapton House is an extension and renovation project completed in 2016 by London-based Scenario Architecture. Project description: Our clients have been living in their ground floor flat for several years, before deciding to renovate it. The existing flat had a very old glass conservatory, which was freezing cold in winter and overheated in summer. It
Anoro House is a weekend house extended and modernized by Barcelona-based Anna & Eugeni Bach Architecture Studio. Description by Anna & Eugeni Bach: The project consists on the extension of an existing weekend house near the village of Sant Esteve de Palautordera, one hour north from Barcelona. The existing house had been enlarged with small
Along the Levee House is a project completed in 2016 by Italian studio R3architetti. This project arises from the client’s need to combine a two-room and a three-room flat into one apartment that would better accommodate the family’s new needs. The project strategy entails a clear division between the living and the sleeping areas and
North Fitzroy House is a single-family home designed by Melbourne-based Mills Gorman Studio. Leaving only the two front rooms of this small single fronted Victorian cottage, MGA completely transformed this home with a contemporary addition to the rest of the interior. A skylight runs the length of the kitchen area allowing light to penetrate deep
Project: Llewellyn House Architect: studioplusthree Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Photographs: Brett Boardman Llewellyn House is a project recently completed by Studioplusthree in Marrickville, Sydney. Description by Studioplusthree: Inviting life into a once-derelict Marrickville cottage, a complete renovation and new extension establishes living and rehearsal space for two musicians. A comfortable retreat set within
Architects: Robert Nichol & Sons Project: Bell House Builder: Seventy 7 Projects Location: Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia Photographs: Itsuka Studio Bell House is an 1850’s home with a 1970’s addition. A complex, rambling house provided an interesting narrative on which to build. Robert Nichol & sons contribution gives a new address to the home, a new
Omval House is an extension project completed by Jeroen de Nijs in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Description by Jeroen de Nijs: The surroundings of the ‘Omval’ is recognizable by the horticulture and a variety of buildings that has emerged over the centuries. It exudes a raw atmosphere, like that of an uncleared barnyard. To maintain the character
The renovation of the Minchenden Crescent House involved repurposing the existing floor plans in order to incorporate a large open kitchen and dining space. In order to create this unique space, Andrew Mulroy architects suggested rebuilding
