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From an aesthetic point of view the interiors were The open plan living area was zoned by
dated and the client wanted us to create a modern incorporating a circular hub at the centre of the
interior, open plan living and good access to the building which could be used as a dining area
garden. leaving the front of the room as a lounge and the
rear as a kitchen. Radiating off the central hub we
After exploring the possibilities of renovating the designed three double bedrooms with en suites all
existing structure it was decided to demolish and re having access to the garden.
build on the existing footprint to allow for modern
building techniques which would accommodate the To stay true to the modernist theme all the rooms
open plan central core we required. were pure white with a grey porcelain floor running
through all areas but after modelling the interior in
As designers we saw this project as an ideal 3D we were concerned that the overall monochrome
opportunity to create a truly remarkable interior with scheme may be too austere as a family retreat and
the design philosophy continuing into the garden made the decision to introduce colour to make
and exterior fenestration of the new build offering the spaces more welcoming. This was achieved by
a modernist aesthetic continuing throughout the adding accent colours to bedrooms within the soft
project. furnishings and using concealed colour change
lighting in the central open plan living area.
The central principle to the design was to create a
large open plan living space running from the front The project took 12 months from design to
to back of the building using a steel frame to allow completion and the quality of the build stands
for vaulted ceilings and full height glazing flooding testament to the professionalism and diligence of
the space with light. all the consultants and contractors involved in the
scheme.
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