below, both physically and visually, in order to
create a sense of single and connected open living
and kitchen spaces.
Creating a split-level open double reception,
connected to the kitchen and garden floor by an
angled glazed roof extension and a ‘floating’ library
feature leading up to the bedroom floors, solved
this challenge. Considerable thought was given to
developing our brief both for current and future
scenarios and conscious effort was made to use
every available space the house had to offer. This
included using spaces under the stairs, in the eves,
in hallways and limited height areas. One such
space was the relatively low ceiling height area
resulted by the lowering of part of the reception
above. This presented an opportunity for a fun and
practical kids area.
A storage unit under the stairs complete with a
pull out table and bench invites the kids to spend
time playing, doing their homework and artwork
ina designated but connected part of the home.
Our children took a central part in developing both
the brief and the design of their own bedroom.
Resulting in a climbing wall leading to a ‘secret
space’ at the eves of the single pitch original house
extension. And what better way to come back down
than use the fireman pole!
Images: Matt Clayton
www.scenarioarchitecture.com
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