West Side Wall Issue
Just finalising our plans but not sure about the west wall that is currently solid. (no windows). The back of the house (north) is all windows/doors with a large window 5x2m adjoining pool. Should there be any windows on this west wall? (wall is 2 storeys high). The house on this side is less than a metre from the fence and has a neighboring house 2 metres away. Thanks for any thoughts or advice. Any other comments in general welcome too!
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5 years ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your thoughts, yes I should have included some pics I realised after uploading the post. If you have time to have a quick look, please see updated images. Thanks again, we're really loving the feedback!
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoGravityC thanked Paul Di Stefano Design
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5 years agoThank you for posting the first floor plan and pics Gravity C.
I would still suggest no windows be introduced onto the West wall and suggest a long high-light window set in the ceiling would work well. See idea below;
The structure and roof trusses will determine the design of how this will work and look, but my thought is to extend the tall feature window directly opposite the staircase overlooking the pool up and over along the ceiling line of this wall to allow the natural light to flood all the way along this West side and all the way down to the ground floor level.
It will be important for this to be designed and executed in a way that will relate with the architecture of the home, but will result in the entrance into your home being quite an experience while also feeling more visually open on both the ground and first floor levels on this side of the home.
Wishing you all the very best!
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