Nicole Franzen

Cette maison a été conçue comme un lieu de vie lumineux et convivial, organisé autour de grands espaces partagés. L’implantation privilégie une circulation fluide entre le garage, la buanderie, la cuisine ouverte et le séjour. La cuisine, cœur du projet, se prolonge vers une salle à manger largement vitrée, créant une forte connexion entre intérieur et extérieur vers le jardin, la terrasse et la piscine. Les volumes généreux, rangements intégrés, mezzanine et bureau complètent un ensemble fonctionnel, modulable et pensé pour la vie de famille.

Situated within a Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea conservation area, this unique home was most recently remodelled in the 1990s by the Manser Practice and is comprised of two perpendicular townhouses connected by an L-shaped glazed link. Initially tasked with remodelling the house’s living, dining and kitchen areas, Studio Bua oversaw a seamless extension and refurbishment of the wider property, including rear extensions to both townhouses, as well as a replacement of the glazed link between them. The design, which responds to the client’s request for a soft, modern interior that maximises available space, was led by Studio Bua’s ex-Manser Practice principal Mark Smyth. It combines a series of small-scale interventions, such as a new honed slate fireplace, with more significant structural changes, including the removal of a chimney and threading through of a new steel frame. Studio Bua, who were eager to bring new life to the space while retaining its original spirit, selected natural materials such as oak and marble to bring warmth and texture to the otherwise minimal interior. Also, rather than use a conventional aluminium system for the glazed link, the studio chose to work with specialist craftsmen to create a link in lacquered timber and glass. The scheme also includes the addition of a stylish first-floor terrace, which is linked to the refurbished living area by a large sash window and features a walk-on rooflight that brings natural light to the redesigned master suite below. In the master bedroom, a new limestone-clad bathtub and bespoke vanity unit are screened from the main bedroom by a floor-to-ceiling partition, which doubles as hanging space for an artwork. Studio Bua’s design also responds to the client’s desire to find new opportunities to display their art collection. To create the ideal setting for artist Craig-Martin’s neon pink steel sculpture, the studio transformed the boiler room roof into a raised plinth, replaced the existing rooflight with modern curtain walling and worked closely with the artist to ensure the lighting arrangement perfectly frames the artwork. Contractor: John F Patrick Structural engineer: Aspire Consulting Photographer: Andy Matthews

MURRUMBEENA

Jay Rockar

The external cladding is hand charred larch, nestling within the lushly planted northern facing garden. Black metal apertures puncture the façade framing a seamless glazed window and door.

Two story townhouse with angles and a modern aesthetic with brick, render and metal cladding. Large black framed windows offer excellent indoor outdoor connection and a large courtyard terrace with pool face the yard.

Sam Martin - 4 Walls Media

© Simon Orchard

Kaleen Townhouses Interior design and styling by Studio Black Interiors Build by REP Building Photography by Hcreations

Erwan Deklerck photographe

Timber clad exterior with pivot and slide window seat.