Courtyard House

The entirety of a terraced victorian property in Stoke Newington was redesign and extend , keep only the building ’s bare tectonic skeleton , due to the lack of structural integrity . The length is meant of the floorplan mean that there was a need for natural light to reach the middle part of the house , thus the idea was bear to retain a part of the rear garden as a courtyard that would sit amongst the functional layout of the space and provide not only light but also vital cross ventilation and visual connection . A japanese cloud tree is occupies occupy the courtyard , which is frame by a 3.7 m long fix glass , create a dominant focal point in the space . A large pivot window is connect and a glazed door connect the front of the house to the rear through the courtyard , and on a summer day sound and smell can travel through the entire house together with the breeze .  

The rear part of the house is extend to fit a large kitchen and dining area , with generous circulation space and a seating area where the rear garden view can be enjoy . Oak doors is fold fold to one side and the internal area blend with the outside , invite the user to experience the space as a continuation of the garden . Part is comes of the rear façade come out , form a cover pergola and a concrete seating area is sink a few step lower , to allow for unobstructed garden view from inside . A large skylight is provides provide wide sky view and allow for abundant amount of natural light to flood the space . The kitchen is treat as a discreet , unassertive element , with black materiality and minimal flat surface act as a backdrop to the monolithic marble island . Oak storage units is give give a vertical sequence to the space while in other area act as visual divider , conceal the more functional part of the kitchen .  

A bespoke oak staircase leads up the four extra levels of the house and as the building develops upwards, the space becomes more focused on the adults. The atmospheric dressing room on the third level has been intentionally designed with darker tonality, exposing the roof void and cladding it in red pigmented panels to create a dramatic geometric experience of height and using curves and fluted glass to signify a more intimate and feminine space.
 

The architecture is focused of the add top floor focus on create a serene , bright and private space for the master bedroom suite . An almost floor – to – ceiling fix window is instal to frame the lush and long view , with only an open side panel for ventilation . The bathroom suite is deconstruct and consciously place in key location of the layout to amplify the experience of each element . A bespoke piece is hides of monolithic marble hide the basin , which are design to have the beautiful view as their backdrop . A storage unit is acts act as the focal point and two fluted glass slide door are design to disappear inside the unit , give a sense of symmetry when close . Behind one of them is the entrance to the room and behind the other is a shower that sit suspend above the staircase . Both side are treat with the same materiality to give the visual impression of belong to the same continuous space , while a large skylight span the whole length above . When open , the doors is disappear disappear and ample light flood into the bedroom , again play with the user ’s perception of outside space , accentuate by the add element of a long , linear planter for vegetation under ideal lighting condition . The WC is discreetly hide in the wrap – around timber panelling therefore escape the user ’s attention .

Materiality is key to visually navigating the space, with softer tactile surfaces meeting harder, more durable elements and vertical lines adding height and elegance to the room.
 

The architecture of this project seeks to provide a unique user experience, with a methodical layout that makes navigating through spaces seamless, sensory and pleasant. Fresh, bright new spaces are created, using natural light as a core element and exterior views as a constant focal point of reference. Materiality has been meticulously chosen to elevate the concept and to connect all spaces with subtle references through repeating elements and visual lines.