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La chambre sous les toits

Laure Joliet

Set within the Carlton Square Conservation Area in East London, this two-storey end of terrace period property suffered from a lack of natural light, low ceiling heights and a disconnection to the garden at the rear. The clients preference for an industrial aesthetic along with an assortment of antique fixtures and fittings acquired over many years were an integral factor whilst forming the brief. Steel windows and polished concrete feature heavily, allowing the enlarged living area to be visually connected to the garden with internal floor finishes continuing externally. Floor to ceiling glazing combined with large skylights help define areas for cooking, eating and reading whilst maintaining a flexible open plan space. This simple yet detailed project located within a prominent Conservation Area required a considered design approach, with a reduced palette of materials carefully selected in response to the existing building and it’s context. Photographer: Simon Maxwell

Richard Warburton Photography

Mid-Century Remodel on Tabor Hill This sensitively sited house was designed by Robert Coolidge, a renowned architect and grandson of President Calvin Coolidge. The house features a symmetrical gable roof and beautiful floor to ceiling glass facing due south, smartly oriented for passive solar heating. Situated on a steep lot, the house is primarily a single story that steps down to a family room. This lower level opens to a New England exterior. Our goals for this project were to maintain the integrity of the original design while creating more modern spaces. Our design team worked to envision what Coolidge himself might have designed if he'd had access to modern materials and fixtures. With the aim of creating a signature space that ties together the living, dining, and kitchen areas, we designed a variation on the 1950's "floating kitchen." In this inviting assembly, the kitchen is located away from exterior walls, which allows views from the floor-to-ceiling glass to remain uninterrupted by cabinetry. We updated rooms throughout the house; installing modern features that pay homage to the fine, sleek lines of the original design. Finally, we opened the family room to a terrace featuring a fire pit. Since a hallmark of our design is the diminishment of the hard line between interior and exterior, we were especially pleased for the opportunity to update this classic work.

RIX Ryan Photography

The piano is cleverly tucked away under the stairs to create a music room within the living room. Photo Andrew Beasley

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes

Yves Desbuquois

Copyrights: WA design

A Lacanche range was the element that drove the design of this kitchen. The stove had to be ordered from France months in advance. Architect: Blackbird Architects .General Contractor: Allen Construction. Photography: Jim Bartsch Photography

Cocina de estilo abierto que combina con el comedor y, a su vez, con el salón. Una gran isla preside el espacio central. Los tonos del mobiliario buscan además guardar la coherencia con los tonos de suelo, vigas vistas y techo.

Photographer: Henry William Woide Godfrey - Assistant: Alison Starling - Client: CV Villas

Photography: Mars Photo and Design. Light walls and furnishings help to keep this basement feeling open and airy. This basement was part of a multi-phase home remodel project by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan