Dining Photos

Natasha Habermann

沖縄市松本に建つRC造平屋建ての住宅である。 敷地は前面道路から７mほど下がった位置にあり、前面道路との高さ関係上、高い位置からの視線への配慮が必要であると共に建物を建てる地盤から1.5mほど上がった部分に最終升があり、浴室やトイレなどは他の居室よりも床を高くする事が条件として求められた。 また、クライアントからはリゾートホテルのような非日常性を住宅の中でも感じられるようにして欲しいとの要望もあり、敷地条件と沖縄という環境、クライアントの要望を踏まえ全体の計画を進めていった。 そこで我々は、建物を水廻り棟と居室棟の2つに分け、隙間に通路庭・中庭を配置し、ガレージを付随させた。 水廻り棟には片方が迫り出したV字屋根を、居室棟には軒を低く抑えた勾配屋根をコの字型に回し、屋根の佇まいやそこから生まれる状況を操作する事で上部からの視線に対して配慮した。 また、各棟の床レベルに差をつけて排水の問題をクリアした。 アプローチは、道路からスロープを下りていくように敷地を回遊して建物にたどり着く。 玄関を入るとコンクリートに包まれた中庭が広がり、その中庭を介して各居室が程よい距離感を保ちながら繋がっている。 この住宅に玄関らしい玄関は無く、部屋の前で靴を脱いで中に入る形をとっている。 昔の沖縄の住宅はアマハジと呼ばれる縁側のような空間が玄関の役割を担っており、そもそも玄関という概念が存在しなかった。 この住宅ではアマハジ的空間をコの字型に変形させて外部に対して開きつつ、視線をコントロールしている。 水廻り棟は、LDKから細い通路庭を挟んで位置し、外部やガレージへの動線も担っている。 沖縄らしさとはなんなのか。自分達なりに検討した結果、外に対して開き過ぎず、閉じ過ぎず自然との適度な距離感を保つことが沖縄の豊かさかつ過酷な環境に対する建築のあり方なのではないかと感じた。 徐々に出来上がってくる空間が曖昧だった感覚に答えを与えてくれているようだった。

This elegant chandelier is especially designed to illuminate the heart of your bedroom, dining room or farmhouse styled places. Crafted of metal in a painted black finish, this design features 2-layer 3+6 candle-shaped bulb stems with dish cups, placed on 9 simply curved iron arms. It is compatible with all ceiling types including flat, sloped, slanted and vaulted ceilings.

Michael Coats

Worked with Lloyd Architecture on a complete, historic renovation that included remodel of kitchen, living areas, main suite, office, and bathrooms. Sought to modernize the home while maintaining the historic charm and architectural elements.

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We were commissioned by our clients to design a light and airy open-plan kitchen and dining space with plenty of natural light whilst also capturing the views of the fields at the rear of their property. We not only achieved that but also took our designs a step further to create a beautiful first-floor ensuite bathroom to the master bedroom which our clients love! Our initial brief was very clear and concise, with our clients having a good understanding of what they wanted to achieve – the removal of the existing conservatory to create an open and light-filled space that then connects on to what was originally a small and dark kitchen. The two-storey and single-storey rear extension with beautiful high ceilings, roof lights, and French doors with side lights on the rear, flood the interior spaces with natural light and allow for a beautiful, expansive feel whilst also affording stunning views over the fields. This new extension allows for an open-plan kitchen/dining space that feels airy and light whilst also maximising the views of the surrounding countryside. The only change during the concept design was the decision to work in collaboration with the client’s adjoining neighbour to design and build their extensions together allowing a new party wall to be created and the removal of wasted space between the two properties. This allowed them both to gain more room inside both properties and was essentially a win-win for both clients, with the original concept design being kept the same but on a larger footprint to include the new party wall. The different floor levels between the two properties with their extensions and building on the party wall line in the new wall was a definite challenge. It allowed us only a very small area to work to achieve both of the extensions and the foundations needed to be very deep due to the ground conditions, as advised by Building Control. We overcame this by working in collaboration with the structural engineer to design the foundations and the work of the project manager in managing the team and site efficiently. We love how large and light-filled the space feels inside, the stunning high ceilings, and the amazing views of the surrounding countryside on the rear of the property. The finishes inside and outside have blended seamlessly with the existing house whilst exposing some original features such as the stone walls, and the connection between the original cottage and the new extension has allowed the property to still retain its character. There are a number of special features to the design – the light airy high ceilings in the extension, the open plan kitchen and dining space, the connection to the original cottage whilst opening up the rear of the property into the extension via an existing doorway, the views of the beautiful countryside, the hidden nature of the extension allowing the cottage to retain its original character and the high-end materials which allows the new additions to blend in seamlessly. The property is situated within the AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and our designs were sympathetic to the Cotswold vernacular and character of the existing property, whilst maximising its views of the stunning surrounding countryside. The works have massively improved our client’s lifestyles and the way they use their home. The previous conservatory was originally used as a dining space however the temperatures inside made it unusable during hot and cold periods and also had the effect of making the kitchen very small and dark, with the existing stone walls blocking out natural light and only a small window to allow for light and ventilation. The original kitchen didn’t feel open, warm, or welcoming for our clients. The new extension allowed us to break through the existing external stone wall to create a beautiful open-plan kitchen and dining space which is both warm, cosy, and welcoming, but also filled with natural light and affords stunning views of the gardens and fields beyond the property. The space has had a huge impact on our client’s feelings towards their main living areas and created a real showcase entertainment space.