Nestled into a hillside, this timber-framed family home enjoys uninterrupted views out across the countryside of the North Downs. A newly built property, it is an elegant fusion of traditional crafts and materials with contemporary design. Our clients had a vision for a modern sustainable house with practical yet beautiful interiors, a home with character that quietly celebrates the details. For example, where uniformity might have prevailed, over 1000 handmade pegs were used in the construction of the timber frame. The building consists of three interlinked structures enclosed by a flint wall. The house takes inspiration from the local vernacular, with flint, black timber, clay tiles and roof pitches referencing the historic buildings in the area. The structure was manufactured offsite using highly insulated preassembled panels sourced from sustainably managed forests. Once assembled onsite, walls were finished with natural clay plaster for a calming indoor living environment. Timber is a constant presence throughout the house. At the heart of the building is a green oak timber-framed barn that creates a warm and inviting hub that seamlessly connects the living, kitchen and ancillary spaces. Daylight filters through the intricate timber framework, softly illuminating the clay plaster walls. Along the south-facing wall floor-to-ceiling glass panels provide sweeping views of the landscape and open on to the terrace. A second barn-like volume staggered half a level below the main living area is home to additional living space, a study, gym and the bedrooms. The house was designed to be entirely off-grid for short periods if required, with the inclusion of Tesla powerpack batteries. Alongside underfloor heating throughout, a mechanical heat recovery system, LED lighting and home automation, the house is highly insulated, is zero VOC and plastic use was minimised on the project. Outside, a rainwater harvesting system irrigates the garden and fields and woodland below the house have been rewilded.

Materialität und Struktur — sinnlich und reduziert Im Innenraum bestimmt Seekiefer das Bild: weiß geölt, entwickelt sie eine natürlich warme, luftige Atmosphäre. Das Innere haben wir bewusst nicht in kleine Zimmer unterteilt, sondern über eine geschickte Zonierung organisiert: Schlafalkoven für die Kinder bieten Rückzugsorte ohne starre Begrenzungen, eine auskragende Fensternische erweitert den Raum und schafft einen besonderen Aufenthaltsort auch an regnerischen Tagen. Die anderen Fensteröffnungen wurden ebenfalls gezielt nach den inneren Raumabfolgen neu platziert und proportioniert – jedes Fenster fängt eine spezifische Blickachse ein oder referenziert auf das Nutzungsszenarium dahinter. Außen wurde das Haus mit rauen, vertikal angeordneten Holz-Spundbrettern bekleidet, die mit den Jahren natürlich vergrauen und es harmonisch in die Landschaft einbinden

Living: pavimento originale in quadrotti di rovere massello; arredo vintage unito ad arredi disegnati su misura (panca e mobile bar) Tavolo in vetro con gambe anni 50; sedie da regista; divano anni 50 con nuovo tessuto blu/verde in armonia con il colore blu/verde delle pareti. Poltroncine anni 50 danesi; camino originale. Lampada tavolo originale Albini.

Il bellissimo appartamento a Bologna di questa giovanissima coppia con due figlie, Ginevra e Virginia, è stato realizzato su misura per fornire a V e M una casa funzionale al 100%, senza rinunciare alla bellezza e al fattore wow. La particolarità della casa è sicuramente l’illuminazione, ma anche la scelta dei materiali. Eleganza e funzionalità sono sempre le parole chiave che muovono il nostro design e nell’appartamento VDD raggiungono l’apice. Il tutto inizia con un soggiorno completo di tutti i comfort e di vari accessori; guardaroba, librerie, armadietti con scarpiere fino ad arrivare ad un’elegantissima cucina progettata appositamente per V! Lavanderia a scomparsa con vista diretta sul balcone. Tutti i mobili sono stati scelti con cura e rispettando il budget. Numerosi dettagli rendono l’appartamento unico: i controsoffitti, ad esempio, o la pavimentazione interrotta da una striscia nera continua, con l’intento di sottolineare l’ingresso ma anche i punti focali della casa. Un arredamento superbo e chic rende accogliente il soggiorno. Alla camera da letto principale si accede dal disimpegno; varcando la porta si ripropone il linguaggio della sottolineatura del pavimento con i controsoffitti, in fondo al quale prende posto un piccolo angolo studio. Voltando lo sguardo si apre la zona notte, intima e calda, con un grande armadio con ante in vetro bronzato riflettente che riscaldano lo spazio. Il televisore è sostituito da un sistema di proiezione a scomparsa. Una porta nascosta interrompe la continuità della parete. Lì dentro troviamo il bagno personale, ma sicuramente la stanza più seducente. Una grande doccia per due persone con tutti i comfort del mercato: bocchette a cascata, soffioni colorati, struttura wellness e tubo dell’acqua! Una mezza luna di specchio retroilluminato poggia su un lungo piano dove prendono posto i due lavabi. I vasi, invece, poggiano su una parete accessoria che non solo nasconde i sistemi di scarico, ma ha anche la funzione di contenitore. L’illuminazione del bagno è progettata per garantire il relax nei momenti più intimi della giornata. Le camerette di Ginevra e Virginia sono totalmente personalizzate e progettate per sfruttare al meglio lo spazio. Particolare attenzione è stata dedicata alla scelta delle tonalità dei tessuti delle pareti e degli armadi. Il bagno cieco delle ragazze contiene una doccia grande ed elegante, progettata con un’ampia nicchia. All’interno del bagno sono stati aggiunti ulteriori vani accessori come mensole e ripiani utili per contenere prodotti e biancheria da bagno.

Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

polished concrete floor, gas fireplace, timber panelling,

Apertura di una porta finestra permette di avere una contnuita’ tra interno ed esterno --- Restyling funzionale di alcuni ambienti attraverso la progettazione di mobili su misura, è stata prevista l’apertura di una finestra che ha permesso di avere un soggiorno piu’ luminoso in continuitá con il terrazzo esterno.

Dans cet appartement moderne, les propriétaires souhaitaient mettre un peu de peps dans leur intérieur! Nous y avons apporté de la couleur et des meubles sur mesure... Ici, la colonne de l'immeuble est caché par un claustra graphique intégré au meuble TV-Bibliothèque.

After the second fallout of the Delta Variant amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in mid 2021, our team working from home, and our client in quarantine, SDA Architects conceived Japandi Home. The initial brief for the renovation of this pool house was for its interior to have an "immediate sense of serenity" that roused the feeling of being peaceful. Influenced by loneliness and angst during quarantine, SDA Architects explored themes of escapism and empathy which led to a “Japandi” style concept design – the nexus between “Scandinavian functionality” and “Japanese rustic minimalism” to invoke feelings of “art, nature and simplicity.” This merging of styles forms the perfect amalgamation of both function and form, centred on clean lines, bright spaces and light colours. Grounded by its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed atmosphere; Japandi Home aesthetics focus on simplicity, natural elements, and comfort; minimalism that is both aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional. Japandi Home places special emphasis on sustainability through use of raw furnishings and a rejection of the one-time-use culture we have embraced for numerous decades. A plethora of natural materials, muted colours, clean lines and minimal, yet-well-curated furnishings have been employed to showcase beautiful craftsmanship – quality handmade pieces over quantitative throwaway items. A neutral colour palette compliments the soft and hard furnishings within, allowing the timeless pieces to breath and speak for themselves. These calming, tranquil and peaceful colours have been chosen so when accent colours are incorporated, they are done so in a meaningful yet subtle way. Japandi home isn’t sparse – it’s intentional. The integrated storage throughout – from the kitchen, to dining buffet, linen cupboard, window seat, entertainment unit, bed ensemble and walk-in wardrobe are key to reducing clutter and maintaining the zen-like sense of calm created by these clean lines and open spaces. The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” refers to the idea that ones home is your cosy sanctuary. Similarly, this ideology has been fused with the Japanese notion of “wabi-sabi”; the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Hence, the marriage of these design styles is both founded on minimalism and comfort; easy-going yet sophisticated. Conversely, whilst Japanese styles can be considered “sleek” and Scandinavian, “rustic”, the richness of the Japanese neutral colour palette aids in preventing the stark, crisp palette of Scandinavian styles from feeling cold and clinical. Japandi Home’s introspective essence can ultimately be considered quite timely for the pandemic and was the quintessential lockdown project our team needed.

This rural cottage in Northumberland was in need of a total overhaul, and thats exactly what it got! Ceilings removed, beams brought to life, stone exposed, log burner added, feature walls made, floors replaced, extensions built......you name it, we did it! What a result! This is a modern contemporary space with all the rustic charm you'd expect from a rural holiday let in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. Book In now here: https://www.bridgecottagenorthumberland.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1tpc6VorzrLsGJtAV8fEjlh58UcsMXMGVIy1WcwFUtT0MYNJLPnzTMq0w

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Salon vue sur mer, profitant d'une belle hauteur sous plafond. Les tons sont naturels et chaleureux offrant à l'espace clarté et sérénité.