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Vibrant Architects
The client required a larger kitchen to meet their modern living needs in their period family home. We designed and specified a contemporary, bright and airy extension with a high performance fabric to be energy efficient and reduce heat loss.
The extension takes on traditional form and design cues from the existing period style house, whilst adding contemporary design such as understated anthracite grey window frames, which are visually united in a dark brick ‘wrap’ feature. The kitchen inherits this ‘wrap’ design inside with feature panoramic window view and continuous flowing kitchen work surfaces.
A virtual building model allowed the client to visualise the design and make an informed decision on every key part of the design and specification to achieve exactly what they wanted. This comprehensive level of drawn and modelled communication permitted the client to extract maximum value for their budget.
The detailed model and drawings also allows contractors to tender more accurately for the project providing the client with further value.
Milbank Architects
Construction of single storey kitchen extension to front and modern pitched roof extension to rear of existing detached house and associated internal works to create open plan living / dining / kitchen spaces.
Milbank Architects
Construction of single storey kitchen extension to front and modern pitched roof extension to rear of existing detached house and associated internal works to create open plan living / dining / kitchen spaces.
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Noel Cross+Architects
WHAT MAKES VILLA TERRA GREEN?
1. Rammed Earth and PISE Walls
Beyond it’s beautiful qualities and “Old World” look, the rammed earth and PISE walls (pneumatically impacted stabilized earth) drastically reduce the use of trees for the initial wall framing lumber. And because this “Earth Structure” will far outlast any wood frame building, trees are again saved many times over, creating the foundation for the true model of sustainability. We have created a house that will essentially last forever, instead of having to be rebuilt every 50 to 75 years.
The 18” thick PISE walls and concrete floors also provide thermal mass, an integral part of the passive solar design of the house. These features help keep the house naturally cooler in summer and retaining heat in winter, greatly reducing the heating and cooling loads and energy use.
2. High Content Fly Ash Concrete Foundation
Use of high content (25%) fly ash (industrial waste byproduct) in place of Portland Cement results in reduction of energy consumption and green house gas emissions associated with Portland cement production (second only to petroleum in terms of carbon dioxide emissions).
3. Reclaimed Plumbing Fixtures
All lavatory sinks and tubs were bought from salvage yards (tub is reportedly from the Jack Benny house in Hollywood). Reclaimed Carrara marble fountain has been made into the powder room sink.
4. Natural Daylighting
Use of numerous skylights and high transom windows to reduce electrical lighting loads during the day. Natural daylighting also has documented benefits on mood, productivity, and enjoyment of the space.
5. Photo Voltaic Solar Panels
Use of PV solar electric generation system to reduce electrical grid consumption, and bi-directional meter sends power back to the grid when it is needed most, on hot summer afternoons.
6. Hydronic Radiant Heat Floor
Use of hydronic radiant floor heating system saves energy, is more efficient for residential heating, is more comfortable for inhabitants, and promotes superior indoor air quality over forced air systems.
7. Natural/Passive Ventilation
Use of operable skylights operable high windows and ceiling fans, creates a natural convection current, thereby eliminating the need for an air conditioning system.
8. Passive Solar Design
Use of extensive east and south facing glass, proper overhangs, high interior mass, deciduous grape vines on appropriately placed trellises, to passively heat the home in winter, and protect the house from unnecessary heat gain in summer.
9. Reclaimed Lumber
- Douglas fir ceiling beams reclaimed from the Town & Country Village Shopping Center (now Santana Row) in San Jose.
- Douglas fir ceiling decking reclaimed from the 118 year old Notre Dame High School in downtown San Jose. TJI joists reclaimed from the “Millenium Man” movie set in Alameda used for floor and roof framing. Redwood ceiling beams reclaimed from a Los Altos cabana/trellis.
10. Extensive Use of Other Reclaimed Materials Two antique reclaimed European stone fireplace mantles grace the family room and master bedroom fireplaces. Interior doors with glass knobs reclaimed from the original house located at the property. Two large terraces utilize used brick salvaged from at least 15 different locations. Courtyard fountain is tiled using recycled and restored ceramic tiles from a 1928 California Colonial house in Los Altos. Cabinet lumber from original house used for closet shelving. Plywood from crates that the windows and doors were delivered in were used to create garage shear walls. Foundation forms were salvaged and rip cut for use as interior stud walls. Garage doors were salvaged from a remodel project in Mountain View.
11. Ground Source Heat Pump
- Ground source heat pump uses geothermal energy to heat the house and domestic water, greatly reducing natural gas and fossil fuel consumption.
12. Low VOC Paint
Clay Plaster Wall Finishes VOC-free interior paint and stain finishes promotes healthy indoor air quality, reduces exacerbation of respiratory ailments such as asthma and lung cancer. Extensive use of American Clay Plaster integral color wall finish eliminates need for painted walls.
13. High Efficiency Windows
Use of energy efficient dual pane thermal glazing with “Low e” coating at all doors and windows reduces heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter, cutting energy use.
14. Engineered Structural Lumber
Extensive use of engineered lumber for structural framing and sheathing reduces cutting of old growth forests, and encourages use of “crop lumber”.
15. FSC Certified Mill Work
Extensive use of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified sustainable lumber products for cabinetry, hardwood flooring, trim, etc. further protects the environment through third party monitoring and certification of the entire supply chain.
16. Cotton Insulation
Formaldehyde-free cotton insulation made from recycled blue jeans used extensively for attic insulation.
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Candace Nordquist Interiors
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Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, with island, an undermount sink, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets and brown floor.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, with island, an undermount sink, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets and brown floor.
Historical Concepts
Laurey W. Glenn (courtesy Southern Living)
Design ideas for a country verandah in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Design ideas for a country verandah in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
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Steve Davies Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in London with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional formal open concept living room in London with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, no tv and brown floor.
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Roger Gransmore Architect
Knowle House is set on a beautiful sloped site in Cranham, between Stroud and Gloucester. A glass extension provides a new living and dining space attached to the Grade-II Listed property.
The extension has large contemporary glazed doors which slide back to connect the living space to the garden patio. A narrow slot rooflight fills the extension with natural daylight, washing across the original Cotswold stone wall, now incorporated within the extension to provide a feature wall.
Roger Gransmore Architect
Knowle House is set on a beautiful sloped site in Cranham, between Stroud and Gloucester. A glass extension provides a new living and dining space attached to the Grade-II Listed property.
The extension has large contemporary glazed doors which slide back to connect the living space to the garden patio. A green roof finishes the flat roof and a projecting cantilevered canopy provides shading to control solar gain. Rainwater is captured firstly in the green roof, which then passes playfully down a ‘rain chain’ into the flower bed.
A narrow slot rooflight fills the extension with natural daylight, washing across the original Cotswold stone wall, now incorporated within the extension to provide a feature wall.
Roger Gransmore Architect
Knowle House is set on a beautiful sloped site in Cranham, between Stroud and Gloucester. A glass extension provides a new living and dining space attached to the Grade-II Listed property.
The extension has large contemporary glazed doors which slide back to connect the living space to the garden patio. A green roof finishes the flat roof and a projecting cantilevered canopy provides shading to control solar gain. Rainwater is captured firstly in the green roof, which then passes playfully down a ‘rain chain’ into the flower bed.
A narrow slot rooflight fills the extension with natural daylight, washing across the original Cotswold stone wall, now incorporated within the extension to provide a feature wall.
Richard Parr + Associates
A Cotswold village house was stripped back to its core, refurbished and then extended. The purpose being to create an expansive, airy and dramatic space. A space that flows and works for both family life and entertaining whilst still complimenting the existing house.
Arbor Hill Interiors
This is a place to relax on a big front porch.
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Philadelphia with a roof extension.
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Philadelphia with a roof extension.
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RRA Architects
The property was to be a final home so the brief needed to future proof for the requirements of the couple as they got older, to accommodate this several features were included, such as, a domestic lift, laundry chute, plenty of natural daylight and spacious airy rooms that would be easily accessible for limited mobility if necessary.
The property, a coach house located in the curtilage of an 18th Century Grade II* Manor House, demanded careful consideration to preserve the character whilst still fulfilling the clients brief of bringing the building up to date and increasing the living space with a contemporary extension. Working closely with Cotswold District Council a scheme was developed which addressed all issues and reversed some previous unauthorised and unsympathetic conversion works. The historic stable block was sympathetically renovated in the original style to retain the character. Cotswold stone roof tiles were sourced to match the existing and installed in diminishing courses to repair the dilapidated roof.
The contemporary extension was kept at single storey to avoid detracting from the existing building and was constructed in Ashlar Cotswold stone sourced from the same quarry that was, most likely, the source for the original building. The copper roof allows a shallow pitch and is a natural material which weathers attractively, with a long lifespan and low maintenance.
To clearly differentiate between the old and the new a frameless glass link was used allowing the shape and form of original coach house to be easily distinguished.
The project worked particularly well with a truly collaborative ethos between architect, client and contractor resulting in a stunning house, and more importantly, an outstanding ‘forever’ home. We would like to leave you with the words of our client:
“ when I received a phone call from Mark [asking] would I be prepared to provide a short testimonial I was able to say without hesitation that I would be delighted. Our project was to turn a Curtilage Listed Coach House into a super home without destroying evidence of its origins. We had never previously used RRA and we were needing an architect with flair, ‘can do attitude ‘ and an ability to work with the Conservation Officer and our builder on a project that was to last for 11 months. Their team were a joy to work with and the result has been admired by so many visitors and loved by us every moment of every day. Thank you all.”
RRA Architects
The property was to be a final home so the brief needed to future proof for the requirements of the couple as they got older, to accommodate this several features were included, such as, a domestic lift, laundry chute, plenty of natural daylight and spacious airy rooms that would be easily accessible for limited mobility if necessary.
The property, a coach house located in the curtilage of an 18th Century Grade II* Manor House, demanded careful consideration to preserve the character whilst still fulfilling the clients brief of bringing the building up to date and increasing the living space with a contemporary extension. Working closely with Cotswold District Council a scheme was developed which addressed all issues and reversed some previous unauthorised and unsympathetic conversion works. The historic stable block was sympathetically renovated in the original style to retain the character. Cotswold stone roof tiles were sourced to match the existing and installed in diminishing courses to repair the dilapidated roof.
The contemporary extension was kept at single storey to avoid detracting from the existing building and was constructed in Ashlar Cotswold stone sourced from the same quarry that was, most likely, the source for the original building. The copper roof allows a shallow pitch and is a natural material which weathers attractively, with a long lifespan and low maintenance.
To clearly differentiate between the old and the new a frameless glass link was used allowing the shape and form of original coach house to be easily distinguished.
The project worked particularly well with a truly collaborative ethos between architect, client and contractor resulting in a stunning house, and more importantly, an outstanding ‘forever’ home. We would like to leave you with the words of our client:
“ when I received a phone call from Mark [asking] would I be prepared to provide a short testimonial I was able to say without hesitation that I would be delighted. Our project was to turn a Curtilage Listed Coach House into a super home without destroying evidence of its origins. We had never previously used RRA and we were needing an architect with flair, ‘can do attitude ‘ and an ability to work with the Conservation Officer and our builder on a project that was to last for 11 months. Their team were a joy to work with and the result has been admired by so many visitors and loved by us every moment of every day. Thank you all.”
McKevitt King Architects
Richard Hatch Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
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Mihaly Slocombe
Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block.
Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature.
From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard.
Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery.
From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.
Jones Associates Architects
Gareth Gardner
Photo of a scandinavian kitchen in London with with island, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors and grey cabinets.
Photo of a scandinavian kitchen in London with with island, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors and grey cabinets.
Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture
Inspiration for a modern bedroom in New York with white walls and medium hardwood floors.
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