The house, a London stock Victorian three-storey mid terrace, is located in the hip neighbourhood of Brixton and the clients brought the project to FPA with a view to enlarge the ground floor into the garden and create additional living quarters into the attic space. The organization of the ground floor extension is based on two linear volumes of differing depth, arranged side by side and clearly distinguished for the different treatment of their exterior: light painted render is juxtaposed to dark stained timber decking boards. Windows and doors are different in size to add a dynamic element to the façade and offer varying views of the mature garden. The roof extension is clad in slates to blend with the surrounding roofscape with an elongated window overlooking the garden. The introduction of folding partitions and sliding doors, which generate an array of possible spatial subdivisions, complements the former open space arrangement on the ground floor. The design intends to engage with the physical aspect of the users by puncturing the wall between house and extension with openings reduced in height that lead one to the space with the higher ceiling and vice versa. Expanses of white wall surface allow the display of the clients’ collection of tribal and contemporary art and supplement an assemblage of pieces of modernist furniture.

The Projects team restored many original features of this traditional brownstone, while adding fun modern twists like a black facade and oversized windows.

Front Exterior
マイアミにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (コンクリートサイディング、マルチカラーの外壁、タウンハウス、混合材屋根) の写真

Photograph: Simon Devitt. The house connects to the street by opening onto a street-side sunny deck, and lots of planting. The extension was designed to echo the strong roof forms of the original townhouse.

Light well looking through to dining space and garden. Photograph © Tim Crocker
ロンドンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング、タウンハウス、混合材屋根) の写真

We were originally asked by the Clients to remodel and enlarge small 1950s townhouse standing on a pleasantly secluded south-facing plot. But after some analysis it became obvious that poor quality and modest size of the original house was making it unviable for transformation into a comfortable residence. Demolishing the original house and building a new modern house in its place was the only possible alternative. We prepared the designs, negotiated and obtained planning permission for demolishing the existing house and building a new larger one with large new basement in its place. The new house has more than double the floor area of the original one. It is of extremely high environmental standards, with comfortable and spacious floor plans and is of inoffensive design that sits tactfully between its neighbours offering harmonious addition to the Conservation Area. To achieve continuity of the streetscape the construction materials chosen for the new house are referencing the prevailing materials of the neighbouring houses. The design allows the house to assert it own visual identity, but without jarring contrasts to its immediate neighbours. The front facade finished in visually heavier masonry with relatively small window openings is more enclosing in appearance, while the private rear facade in mainly white render and glass opens the house to the southern sunlight, to the private rear garden and to the attractive views beyond. Placing all family areas and most bedrooms on the warm and sunny south-facing rear side and the services and auxiliary areas on the colder north-facing front side contribute to the energy efficient floor plans. Extensive energy-saving measures include a bank photovoltaic panels supplementing the normal electricity supply and offsetting 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per year. The interior design fit-out was carefully designed to express and complement the modern, sustainable and energy-conscious ethos of the new house. The styling and the natural materials chosen create comfortable light-filled contemporary interiors of timeless character.

Major reconfiguration of Victorian townhouse, double height rear extension and a lightweight glass extension to create a light filled open plan kitchen and dining as well as a double height void at the rear of the building.

Sliding doors opening to garden
ロンドンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (メタルサイディング、タウンハウス、混合材屋根) の写真

Architect: Tsuruta Architects Client: Private Photography: Tim Crocker
ロンドンにある中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング、マルチカラーの外壁、タウンハウス、混合材屋根) の写真

A contemporary rear extension, retrofit and refurbishment to a terrace house. Rear extension is a steel framed garden room with cantilevered roof which forms a porch when sliding doors are opened. Interior of the house is opened up. New rooflight above an atrium within the middle of the house. Large window to the timber clad loft extension looks out over Muswell Hill. Lyndon Douglas

サンディエゴにあるミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (タウンハウス、混合材屋根) の写真

External View. Photograph © Tim Crocker
ロンドンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング、タウンハウス、混合材屋根) の写真

他の地域にあるラグジュアリーなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (マルチカラーの外壁、タウンハウス、混合材屋根) の写真

A contemporary rear extension, retrofit and refurbishment to a terrace house. Rear extension is a steel framed garden room with cantilevered roof which forms a porch when sliding doors are opened. Interior of the house is opened up. New rooflight above an atrium within the middle of the house. Large window to the timber clad loft extension looks out over Muswell Hill. Lyndon Douglas

Situated within a Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea conservation area, this unique home was most recently remodelled in the 1990s by the Manser Practice and is comprised of two perpendicular townhouses connected by an L-shaped glazed link. Initially tasked with remodelling the house’s living, dining and kitchen areas, Studio Bua oversaw a seamless extension and refurbishment of the wider property, including rear extensions to both townhouses, as well as a replacement of the glazed link between them. The design, which responds to the client’s request for a soft, modern interior that maximises available space, was led by Studio Bua’s ex-Manser Practice principal Mark Smyth. It combines a series of small-scale interventions, such as a new honed slate fireplace, with more significant structural changes, including the removal of a chimney and threading through of a new steel frame. Studio Bua, who were eager to bring new life to the space while retaining its original spirit, selected natural materials such as oak and marble to bring warmth and texture to the otherwise minimal interior. Also, rather than use a conventional aluminium system for the glazed link, the studio chose to work with specialist craftsmen to create a link in lacquered timber and glass. The scheme also includes the addition of a stylish first-floor terrace, which is linked to the refurbished living area by a large sash window and features a walk-on rooflight that brings natural light to the redesigned master suite below. In the master bedroom, a new limestone-clad bathtub and bespoke vanity unit are screened from the main bedroom by a floor-to-ceiling partition, which doubles as hanging space for an artwork. Studio Bua’s design also responds to the client’s desire to find new opportunities to display their art collection. To create the ideal setting for artist Craig-Martin’s neon pink steel sculpture, the studio transformed the boiler room roof into a raised plinth, replaced the existing rooflight with modern curtain walling and worked closely with the artist to ensure the lighting arrangement perfectly frames the artwork. Contractor: John F Patrick Structural engineer: Aspire Consulting Photographer: Andy Matthews

This beautifully built contemporary home provides panoramic city and ocean views. Soaring 5 floors with a private elevator and master suite, it offers an elaborately built bathroom & private balcony.

We were originally asked by the Clients to remodel and enlarge small 1950s townhouse standing on a pleasantly secluded south-facing plot. But after some analysis it became obvious that poor quality and modest size of the original house was making it unviable for transformation into a comfortable residence. Demolishing the original house and building a new modern house in its place was the only possible alternative. We prepared the designs, negotiated and obtained planning permission for demolishing the existing house and building a new larger one with large new basement in its place. The new house has more than double the floor area of the original one. It is of extremely high environmental standards, with comfortable and spacious floor plans and is of inoffensive design that sits tactfully between its neighbours offering harmonious addition to the Conservation Area. To achieve continuity of the streetscape the construction materials chosen for the new house are referencing the prevailing materials of the neighbouring houses. The design allows the house to assert it own visual identity, but without jarring contrasts to its immediate neighbours. The front facade finished in visually heavier masonry with relatively small window openings is more enclosing in appearance, while the private rear facade in mainly white render and glass opens the house to the southern sunlight, to the private rear garden and to the attractive views beyond. Placing all family areas and most bedrooms on the warm and sunny south-facing rear side and the services and auxiliary areas on the colder north-facing front side contribute to the energy efficient floor plans. Extensive energy-saving measures include a bank photovoltaic panels supplementing the normal electricity supply and offsetting 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per year. The interior design fit-out was carefully designed to express and complement the modern, sustainable and energy-conscious ethos of the new house. The styling and the natural materials chosen create comfortable light-filled contemporary interiors of timeless character.

パリにあるお手頃価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (マルチカラーの外壁、タウンハウス、混合材屋根、縦張り) の写真

Builder: The Providence Group of Georgia Professional Design Services provided by Pamela Bordelon, NCIDQ to create Exterior Color Schemes to be used in various communities throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Subdivision: Seven Norcross, Norcross, GA