Project?            

This retrofit increases the architectural character of the existing house and makes it as energy efficient as possible by targeting a Passive House Certification. 

A new identity is given to this 1980’s villa with neutral architectural impact, located on a sloping site amid a conservation area. Ideally oriented towards South, the existing house will be wrapped up in an insulating layer, finished in bricks and topped with a timber clad recessed upper level, following a Base-Middle-Top facade expression in terms of volumes and materials. 

The main body of the house will be extended at ground floor level with a 1-storey Base offering a proper threshold and connecting the main house to the garage and the proposed studio. 

Designing pleasant proportions in relation to the neighbouring buildings and the streescape is crucial in this proposal since adding a new floor increased the overall volume of the house. 

Responsibilities?

Skills : Grasp the clients’ aspirations beyond the brief and translate it into a design that they truly appreciate. Communicate architectural visions to the clients during team meetings beyond the drawings. Explore design solutions to fulfill the clients’ ambition for an ultra-low energy retrofit that doesn’t compromise on design quality. Understand the budget implications of design choices. Design with low-energy principles in mind. Liaise with the structural engineer in the very first phase of the project to study the best solutions to retrofit the existing structure. Multitasking: manage an architectural assitant for a few weeks, plan tasks, produce drawings and manage other projects including a retrofit in contruction. 

Production :

In charge of all drawings and sketchup model, design and access statement and pre-planning application.

- AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Sketchup -