Hidden away amidst the wilderness in the outskirts of the central province of Sri Lanka, is a modern take of a lightweight timber Eco-Cottage consisting of 2 living levels. The cottage takes up a mere footprint of 500 square feet of land, and the structure is raised above ground level and held by stilts, reducing the disturbance to the fauna and flora. The entrance to the cottage is across a suspended timber bridge hanging over the ground cover. The timber planks are spaced apart to give a delicate view of the green living belt below. Even though an H-iron framework is used for the formation of the shell, it is finished with earthy toned materials such as timber flooring, timber cladded ceiling and trellis, feature rock walls and a hay-thatched roof. The bedroom and the open washroom is placed on the ground level closer to the natural ground cover filled with delicate living things to make the sleeper or the user of the space feel more in one with nature, and the use of sheer glass around the bedroom further enhances the experience of living outdoors with the luxuries of indoor living. The living and dining spaces are on the upper deck level. The steep set roof hangs over the spaces giving ample shelter underneath. The living room and dining spaces are fully open to nature with a minimal handrail to determine the usable space from the outdoors. The cottage is lit up by the use of floor lanterns made up of pale cloth, again maintaining the minimal disturbance to the surroundings.

New 2 Story 1,200-square-foot laneway house. The two-bed, two-bath unit had hardwood floors throughout, a washer and dryer; and an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. This forward thinking secondary building is all Electric, NO natural gas. Heated with air to air heat pumps and supplemental electric baseboard heaters (if needed). Includes future Solar array rough-in and structural built to receive a soil green roof down the road.

Entry side boarding ramp with spiral stair to the roof top putting green. Photography by Ben Benschneider.
シアトルにあるラグジュアリーな小さなインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

ハンブルクにある小さなサンタフェスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

Fotos: S² Fotografie [Sabine Bartsch]
フランクフルトにある高級な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 (漆喰サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

他の地域にある小さなアジア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、緑化屋根) の写真

ベルリンにある小さな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (緑化屋根) の写真

This project for the refurbishment and extension of a semi-detached Gaorgian house in Twickenham presented its challenges. The original house had been extended in different moments and the resulting layout showed a number of change of floor level and ceiling heights. The result was chaotic and the spaces felt dark and small. By replacing the existing stair and forming a new one with a skylight above, we manged to bring daylight to the middle section of the house. A first floor rear extension (to form a new bedroom) was also used as an excuse to level the ceiling. The result is a bright environment where spaces flow organically.

New 2 Story 1,200-square-foot laneway house. The two-bed, two-bath unit had hardwood floors throughout, a washer and dryer; and an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. This forward thinking secondary building is all Electric, NO natural gas. Heated with air to air heat pumps and supplemental electric baseboard heaters (if needed). Includes future Solar array rough-in and structural built to receive a soil green roof down the road.

New 2 Story 1,200-square-foot laneway house. The two-bed, two-bath unit had hardwood floors throughout, a washer and dryer; and an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. This forward thinking secondary building is all Electric, NO natural gas. Heated with air to air heat pumps and supplemental electric baseboard heaters (if needed). Includes future Solar array rough-in and structural built to receive a soil green roof down the road.

Fotos: S² Fotografie [Sabine Bartsch]
フランクフルトにある高級な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 (漆喰サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

Fotos: S² Fotografie [Sabine Bartsch]
フランクフルトにある高級な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 (漆喰サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

New 2 Story 1,200-square-foot laneway house. The two-bed, two-bath unit had hardwood floors throughout, a washer and dryer; and an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. This forward thinking secondary building is all Electric, NO natural gas. Heated with air to air heat pumps and supplemental electric baseboard heaters (if needed). Includes future Solar array rough-in and structural built to receive a soil green roof down the road.

New 2 Story 1,200-square-foot laneway house. The two-bed, two-bath unit had hardwood floors throughout, a washer and dryer; and an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. This forward thinking secondary building is all Electric, NO natural gas. Heated with air to air heat pumps and supplemental electric baseboard heaters (if needed). Includes future Solar array rough-in and structural built to receive a soil green roof down the road.

Fotos: S² Fotografie [Sabine Bartsch]
フランクフルトにある高級な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 (漆喰サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真