Brixton Road
By LTD Architectural Design Studio
The challenge of this project was to take a small, run down 1980's house and reconfigure it in a way that would maximise the sense of space without significantly extending or re-shaping the building - only a garage and a small living room extension were added. The adopted strategy effectively 'dissolves' the corners of the main living space, allowing it to flow into, and become a part of, the enclosed courtyard beyond. Bold boundary fencing provides privacy to the exposed corner site - the house and site have become unified into a single living space. The remaining spaces were arranged as efficiently as possible and flooded with natural light. A large Puriri tree that was in poor condition needed to be removed, so the timber was milled and used for interior panelling allowing the tree to remain on the site albeit in new form. The steel cladding and heavily textured concrete blockwork provide a stern exterior, however the house retains a warm heart.
Engineers | Hutchinson Consulting
Contractors | Jason Mann - Iconic Homes
Photography | Jono Parker
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There is something satisfying about a thing that is well made and well designed. We set out in 2008 looking to raise the standard of design in our local built environment. Since then we have worked in some incredible locations to create buildings that reflect the character of the people who live in them and place in which they live. We design with sensitivity to the physical and cultural context of the site, using natural materials and finishes where possible with a focus on robust and elegant detailing. We have a tight knit team of skilled architectural designers and technicians to handle new residential and commercial projects, alterations and additions of any complexity.