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Do you struggle for space?
Terrace houses and semi-detached cottages are great because they are usually located close to services and amenities, but they tend to be dark inside and most lack sufficient storage. Believe it or not, we managed to install a laundry into these cupboards below the staircase at our Zyan House. No matter the project – renovationContinue reading “Do you struggle for space?”
How do you feel when you arrive home?
When designing #sofiarosehouse we discovered our clients like to arrive home gradually. They liked the enter the house, put their things away in their bedrooms, then move into the larger living spaces. This is why we have a tranquil entrance garden, and all the bedrooms are separate from the living spaces. We believe good designContinue reading “How do you feel when you arrive home?”
maximising natural daylight
Feeling the refreshing touch of breezes on your skin, the sound of rain falling, or the winters sun on your feet. All these elements heighten your senses and create a less stressful workspace. The Human Spaces report 2015 indicates that, in the Netherlands, workers are happiest when near natural light, green spaces and views ofContinue reading “maximising natural daylight”
threshold magic
A door is a door to most people; to an architect, it is an opportunity. An opportunity to create another experience at the portal between inside and out. Here, in #zyanhouse you can see that the interior and exterior space is expressed through materiality, yet when the doors are open, the balcony and bedroom becomeContinue reading “threshold magic”