Broken//Space
Residential, London
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We developed a number of plan arrangements which we tested with the client and resoved ourselves to creating a long gallery of built-in storage tucked in behind the retained chimney stack.
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What resulted was a quality of space that was unique. We designed a cast concrete hearth which doubled window seat, taking advantage of a slim fixed window.
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Our concept of broken space continued to the exterior where we wanted to fragment the façade, yet retain the language of the original openings. A slender brickwork pier frames the new extension.
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As a full house refurbishment we carefully went about our mission to create new character - retaining old where possible, adding new when needed. Salvaging the original Edwardian french doors we transplanted them into a new flowing arrangement of rooms; timber floorboards were limewashed; charcoal tiles were used in the bathrooms; a feature copper rainwater downpipe and hopper were chosen to age over time, blending with the brickwork.
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Structural engineer: Foster Structures
Contractor: Vim Partners
Building Control: Southwark Council