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Project posted by WILLIAM TOZER Associates

Courtyard Terrace

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Location
England, United Kingdom
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
From the entry area there are glimpsed views through the living space and the open-riser staircase to the internal courtyard and the kitchen respectively. The timber-clad staircase references the Stack installations of Donald Judd.
From the entry area there are glimpsed views through the living space and the open-riser staircase to the internal courtyard and the kitchen respectively. The timber-clad staircase references the Stack installations of Donald Judd.
The handleless black kitchen units are articulated as rectilinear sculptural elements, at the same scale as the white volumes and planes that loosely divide the open plan spaces. The kitchen and dining space are surrounded by courtyard gardens on two sides.
The handleless black kitchen units are articulated as rectilinear sculptural elements, at the same scale as the white volumes and planes that loosely divide the open plan spaces. The kitchen and dining space are surrounded by courtyard gardens on two sides.
The handleless black kitchen units are articulated as rectilinear sculptural elements, at the same scale as the white volumes and planes that loosely divide the open plan spaces. The kitchen and dining space are surrounded by courtyard gardens on two sides.
The handleless black kitchen units are articulated as rectilinear sculptural elements, at the same scale as the white volumes and planes that loosely divide the open plan spaces. The kitchen and dining space are surrounded by courtyard gardens on two sides.
The first-floor hallway is illuminated by pedestrian-loaded glass from the second-floor, which in turn is naturally lit by a large rooflight above. These visual cuts in the floor and roof provide framed views of the sky two floors down into the building. The open-riser staircase brings natural light further down to the deep-plan area of the ground floor.
The first-floor hallway is illuminated by pedestrian-loaded glass from the second-floor, which in turn is naturally lit by a large rooflight above. These visual cuts in the floor and roof provide framed views of the sky two floors down into the building. The open-riser staircase brings natural light further down to the deep-plan area of the ground floor.
The second-floor study is open-plan, but can be enclosed by concealed sliding-and-folding doors, while frameless mirror above the roof ties creates the illusion that this space is open. The frameless roof-light is reminiscent of the Skyspaces of James Turrell, but reads as a fourth type of visual cut in the building fabric, alongside the glazed floor, mirrors, and concealed door and window openings.
The second-floor study is open-plan, but can be enclosed by concealed sliding-and-folding doors, while frameless mirror above the roof ties creates the illusion that this space is open. The frameless roof-light is reminiscent of the Skyspaces of James Turrell, but reads as a fourth type of visual cut in the building fabric, alongside the glazed floor, mirrors, and concealed door and window openings.
The glazed openings to the roof and rear elevation are the only external sign of the complexity of interior architectural strategies.
The glazed openings to the roof and rear elevation are the only external sign of the complexity of interior architectural strategies.
The glazed openings to the roof and rear elevation are the only external sign of the complexity of interior architectural strategies.
The glazed openings to the roof and rear elevation are the only external sign of the complexity of interior architectural strategies.
The main bedroom is articulated as an open-plan space, with bathroom and dressing areas loosely divided by planes and volumes. Hidden doors enable these spaces to be enclosed for privacy.
The main bedroom is articulated as an open-plan space, with bathroom and dressing areas loosely divided by planes and volumes. Hidden doors enable these spaces to be enclosed for privacy.
The main bedroom is articulated as an open-plan space, with bathroom and dressing areas loosely divided by planes and volumes. Hidden doors enable these spaces to be enclosed for privacy.
The main bedroom is articulated as an open-plan space, with bathroom and dressing areas loosely divided by planes and volumes. Hidden doors enable these spaces to be enclosed for privacy.
Axonometric view
Axonometric view
Section AA
Section AA

Details

Square Feet
2583.34
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
2

Credits

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Architect
Interior Design
Builder
ZUZ construction
Photographer
Lucasz Wielkoszynski
Publications
Archello

From WILLIAM TOZER Associates

Mirrors either side of the chimney breast create a visual doubling of the living space, giving the impression that the project is a lateral conversion of two terrace houses. To the rear of the ground floor, the new extension forms an open-plan kitchen-dining area, separated from the living space by a courtyard that brings natural light deep into the plan. All four levels of the house are organised around rectilinear planes and volumes that both loosely divide the spaces, and conceal doors to allow the full enclosure of rooms. A high-level triangle of mirror and a sliding-and-folding door system allow a spare bedroom to appear open-plan. A glass floor between the first and second floors, combined with a large rooflight above, brings natural light and views of the sky down two levels into the building, and the open-riser staircase allows the light to continue another storey to the ground floor.