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News • News • 14 Apr 2022
Non Boxy Lofty makes clever use of London rooftop space
In the London neighbourhood of Lewisham, a young couple sought out the expertise of Fraher & Findlay Architects to design a way to extend the spaces of a first floor flat at roof level.
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After investigating the traditional way of forming bedroom spaces at loft level , the architects designed an inverse plan with the kitchen and dining spaces looking out over the rooftops with the bedrooms underneath them.
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A perforated metal staircase connects the interior spaces in a manner that draws and much light as possible into the landing area living spaces.
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The exterior of the loft space is finished with a red zinc, while a sedum roof brings a naturally... More
Project • By Levitt Bernstein • Housing
Hazelhurst Court
Working within the constraints of a tight urban plot, this scheme comprises 60 extra care homes within two new buildings, alongside integrated communal space. Being mindful that older people spend more of their time inside, the design is centred on the concept of bringing the outside in and all homes are dual aspect to provide a visual connection to the courtyards and neighbouring streets. Similarly, a new garden room between the two courtyards provides a generous, light-filled communal space directly onto these external spaces, each of which has a different character to provide a range of physical and visual stimuli for residents. More