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LIVING ENVIRONMENTS 5

Above: Design development model - daylight test

HOUSE, LEOPARDSTOWN, 2012

New glass and bleached timber garden pavilion replaces original conservatory and extension to existing house in south Dublin. The connections with the garden and the south west light have transformed the lives of the family with light, air and space.

Right: Interior of new garden pavilion

Following pages:- View from garden - New connections of garden/ house - Reflections and light play across glass

Below: Deep overhangs provide both shade from summer sun and shelter from rain

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Above: Model of house/ landscape proposals

THE SHACK, HOWTH 2011

Substantial extension to an existing house with stunning south aspect views over Dublin Bay and terraced landscaped gardens. The interior comprises of a new art gallery space connecting new and old, with study and bedrooms availing of the stunning views south.

Right: Contrast between new and old

Following pages:- South aspect bedroom suspended over entrance and approach - Terraced gardens to north with views over Dublin Bay - Internal stairs and gallery spaces

Photography: Alice Clancy

Below: View across Dublin Bay to Wicklow Mountains

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Above: Design development models

SUNCATCHER, DUBLIN 2009

New living wing to existing house in Dublin, connecting the original house back to the lower garden level. Light and air are introduced through a triangulated roof structure, directed south to harness the sun’s energy.

Right: Interior kitchen and exterior deck

Following pages:- New living spaces, open to garden - Changing light through days/ seasons - Detail of triangulated roof geometry

Below: View to sky through roof openings

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Above: Sectional diagram of sunlight penetration

BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 2009

Four new terraced family houses, each only 4 metres wide internally with central courtyard and profiled roof to admit maximum sunlight.

Right: High level glazing and profiled roof over central courtyard

Following pages:- Interior views to stairs/ kitchen - External view along Ballsbridge Avenue - Daylight fills the new lounge space

Below: Internal courtyard with morning sunlight

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PRIVATE HOUSE, DUBLIN 2011

A prefabricated timber structure was used to construct this garden extension with new courtyard, kitchen and family dining space.

Right: Dining room with skylight over Following pages:- Views of new light-filled kitchen - Connections between new and old - Prefabricated timber structure

Photography: Alice Clancy

Above: Design sketches and model

Below: Exterior view from garden

Above: Design sketches and model