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The reconfigured hearth in this project is made of bricks from the previous obsolete baker oven, retaining its oversized mass as the focal point of the room whilst at the same time adding functions

Max Creasy

Eastern elevation with a new door into the kitchen. The project transforms an uninsulated dark space into a residence whilst adhering to strict local heritage restrictions.

View from the kitchen towards the hearth with the concrete stairs that ascend to the first floor.

The scale of the new hearth echoes the scale of the baker oven that previously stood in its place. The large windows at either side of the hearth frame it as a free-standing object in the room.

As a sculptural piece the concrete, masonry and steel construction avoid touching the floorboards of the upper floor but gently guides the inhabitant to the bedrooms in the attic.‍

Project • By Kastler Skjeseth Architects • Private Houses

Hearth House

The project transforms a small eighteenth-century storehouse into a modern dwelling, blending restoration with contemporary design. The original three main facades are preserved while leveraging necessary repairs to introduce a new north-facing wall for indirect sunlight and modern amenities. Max Creasy Max Creasy Max Creasy Localized interventions compact all necessary new functions, making the building fit for inhabitation while maintaining historical integrity. Additionally, a reconfigured hearth, crafted out of reused bricks from the derelict baker oven, remains a focal point, marrying functionality with historical significance. The industrial aesthetic of the interior reflects the building's original utilitarian functio... More