An glazed terrace becomes the new heart of this old house
Where there was an old polycarbonate greenhouse with leaks, now it is The most part cool of this Victorian house, A modern and colorful extension that, however, perfectly enters historical construction. The reform is the work of Office S&M, study known by His ingenuity when addressing projects and their recognizable look almost graphic, which is born in response to its experimentation with materials and colors to create interiors full of personality.
“The historic wall, covered with ivy, overflow with activity: from playful squirrels to torcacious pigeons and a local fox that occasionally sleeps the nap on the new circular light.”Ellen Hancock
“The house gives a protected wall, of grade II, which borders Abney Park, a historic Victorian arboret in Hackney. The redesign encourages a deeper connection with trees and nature that surrounds it, while solving the structural and functional deficiencies of the original distribution, ”explain the professionals.
The design celebrates its natural context while preserving its integrity, using foundation of threaded piles to protect the roots of the trees and the foundations of the historic wall.Ellen Hancock
Despite its modern character, the extension of the house fits perfectly with the rest of the property thanks to the addition of pastel colors in the windows and the pink socket.Ellen Hancock
This connection with the outside is carried out through the generous glazingwhich is complemented with A Circular Clamp on the roof of the addition that frames the views of the Tree Cup. This extra, which adds a cariz almost ‘House in the tree’ To the house, it allows the owners to enjoy the soft Shadow game thrown by branches in the dining room.
The new space takes advantage of each centimeter available.Ellen Hancock
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