The most valuable element of any house is the garden. Old houses were built facing the street. Therefore, it is necessary to intervene more during renovations. The resulting connection to the garden is worth it.
Renovation of a family house due to unsatisfactory layout.
The goal was to create a comfortable living space for the family, preserve the character of the house, and make meaningful use of its spaces.
Considering the finances, we tried to proceed cautiously, respecting the existing structure while also improving the usability of the existing spaces, particularly in the attic. The design preserves the position of the existing staircase, existing ceilings, the foundation slab, and the positions of the drains.
We designed the access to the house through the main entrance doors from the street, instead of the original passage and garage entry, opening the main living room to the garden. On the upper floor, part of the roof above the garage was removed. This gave the children's rooms windows in the gable and proper natural lighting. Less usable spaces, considering the ceiling height, serve as storage areas.
In this project, we gained the trust of our clients. The proposal for the house renovation was followed by a project for the building permit, as well as a study for the interior of a larger part of the house. The basis of the interior design is the living room connected to the dining room and kitchen. Oak veneer combined with sage green color on a light ceramic tile background. The interior of the house is at its strongest when all spaces are harmonized. We focused on creating a sense of spaciousness. The connection of rooms, sightlines, a kitchen without upper cabinets, and a light color scheme helped.
Technologically, after the renovation, the house reached the level of a very energy-efficient building with a heating demand of 31.5 kWh/(m2.year).
The house is equipped with an air-water heat pump, forced ventilation with heat recovery, and a photovoltaic power plant.
No-A Architects
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