Timber cladding

We restored a Victorian house in the Wanstead Village Conservation Area with an extension that offers diverse vistas and seamless connections to the landscaped gardens, enriching the overall experience. Chris Snook Chris Snook Chris Snook Chris Snook   WHAT’S THE SHOWPIECE? Undoubtedly the European Larch timber-clad rear extension, which seamlessly feathers into the building and is the result of intricate design and craftsmanship. There are no blunt edges, each individual timber joist was measured three times and laser cut, and the nails are lined up to perfection, creating a stunning piece of architecture that looks and feels as though the home is cocooned in a nest.   Chris Snook Chris Snook... More

The owners of ‘The Alma’ approached Dalecki Design to breathe new life into their newly acquired 1940s duplex, nestled on a corner site in North Perth. Moving from their suburban family home to enjoy a new phase of their lives, the couple was drawn to the inner city suburb’s bustling scene of cafes, shops, bars and live music venues. Conceived as a dynamic adult’s retreat, ‘The Alma’ echoes this urban spirit, while embodying the clients’ shared love of art, architecture, and design. Dion Robeson Dion Robeson Dion Robeson Dion Robeson Dalecki Design accompanied the client to several properties before finding the house and highlighting its untapped potential. Given the clients&rsq... More

Within the topography of Betty’s Bay, between mountain and ocean sits the Dune House. The natural ecology of this locale is sensitive, both to disturbances which have occurred over the past few decades through indiscriminate building practices and through the windswept local climate. This was the datum upon which this house grew, and the resultant decision made right from the beginning to create a building with two defining moments. Paris Brummer Paris Brummer Firstly, a distinctive roofscape was conceived to provide protection from the prevailing wind conditions, which during the summer months arrive strongly from the seaward aspect (SE) while in winter these come from over the mountain (NW). The curved apex of the roofsca... More

Woodland House is a private, bespoke replacement dwelling located in East Devoncompleted in late 2022 by award-winning Winchester-based Architects, AR Design Studio. The clients approached AR seeking to relocate from the hustle and bustle of London to the tranquillity of rural Devon. Their children had left home, meaning that they were able to downsize, and so they were presented with the opportunity to pursue their lifelong dream and create their dream contemporary home. Martin Gardner Martin Gardner Martin Gardner Having previously lived in Grade II listed London properties they were keen to create a high quality new build house that was warm, air tight and most importantly, energy efficient. With now grown up children th... More

Merryhill Farm is a collection of three contemporary homes in a sweeping, rural setting. Martin Gardner The transformation of Merryhill Farm from an existing dwelling and outbuildings into a trio of contemporary new homes was completed in May 2020. Martin Gardner The positioning of the three buildings has been carefully considered and contoured into the existing sloped setting to minimise visual impact whilst capitalising on the beautiful rural views to the west. Martin Gardner Each property opens out onto the landscape as you move through the house, with an additional third storey at the rear allowing the living spaces, as well as several bedrooms, to benefit from the views and the setting sun through expansive floor-to-c... More

MUN Architects transforms a 4 story shophouse into a tech office.Located in the middle of the hectic city of Bangkok, Thailand. The typical low ceiling shophouse building has been reprogrammed and refurbished for Baksters. Started by emptying the building, removing some unwanted floor slabs, and keeping the original reinforced concrete post and beam structure. The timber walls are introduced as a buffer from the brick walls being used in the whole alley to create a sense of being enclosed by natural material. Soopakorn Srisakul The sequence of going into the building has been reorganized.The first floor is the main dining area for staff. It can also be used for parties or events. at the mezzanine floor, a meeting room and desks are li... More

The Seaview House is located in the southern coast of County Wexford in Ireland, 700 meters from the sea coast and 4 km of the fishing village of Kilmore Quay. Isabel Barros Architects The brief for this project asked to convert the existing building into a bright contemporary/flamant style seaside bungalow. The existing bungalow was built in the mid-seventies. The layout was not functional and neglected the solar orientation and the fantastic sea views. Caption The design proposed to mimic the volume of the old bungalow with the intention of raising the house to overlook the landscape while providing breath-taking views of the sea and the Saltee Islands. Robert Mullan Photography This bold prolongation of the existing ho... More

This house is a Victorian large single-family dwelling situated in Hackney. The building had fallen into a state of disrepair and was in need of full refurbishment. Works included a loft, rear, and side infill extension. A set of living spaces at lower ground floor level were used as additional accommodation for visiting family, it was important for these to be connected to the main house above. The design response looked to introduce a courtyard within the plan of the living spaces to help articulate a relationship between the existing house and the new architecture. Full height windows slide back behind slatted ThermoWood Ash Charred Cladding in a 'Hit and Miss' style. The charring process makes the boards far more fire-resistant and th... More