* Residential Architecture: Duncan Terrace House by DOSarchitects

Residential Architecture: Duncan Terrace House by DOSarchitects: “..One half of an extension to a house in north London is surrounded by frameless glass, whilst the other half is encased in slatted timber..Designed by local studio DOSarchitects, the extension provides a new bedroom, kitchen and living room at the rear of the listed terrace in Islington..The ridged iroko wood creates chunky pilasters around the bedroom, while the open-plan kitchen and living area is separated from the garden by nothing but glass..Glass doors open both rooms out to the garden beyond..”  Extensive glazing, natural light; wood cladding; indoor / outdoor sensibility..

image: Carlo Carossio; article: Dezeen

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* Residential Architecture: The Jewel Box House by Fraher Architects

Residential Architecture: The Jewel Box House by Fraher Architects: “..London-based Fraher Architects have completed a house extension in Islington that is wrapped in larch batons and has a flower-covered roof..Adjoining the rear of the listed house, the timber-clad extension contains a study and a dining room with an oversized glass door to the garden..Benches and fences lining this garden terrace are made of the same timber..A serpent-like lamp illuminates the terrace at night, while matching orange lamps light up the new dining room beneath a rectangular skylight..The roof over the dining room is split into two halves, which pitch in different directions and enable rainwater collection..”  Ample glazing, roof garden, wood cladding, wood lamella, courtyard..

image: Andy Matthews; article: Dezeen

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* Residential Architecture: South Eastern Residence by FMD Architects

Residential Architecture: South Eastern Residence by FMD Architects: “..The aim of the renovation was increase the natural amenity of the main living spaces, create a strong connection with the eastern palm garden and overlay a new layer of modern elements to the existing fabric while maintaining some period features at the from end of the residence..The existing building consisted of haphazard renovations built one over the top the other. Time had taken its toll on the main structure, which had caused every wall in the house to lean towards its northern neighbour. The owners were experienced renovators, and the design approach was to create new elements to overlay onto the existing structure, in an attempt to visually square up the house. Apart from some structural alterations and reinforcement, the building envelope generally remained intact to minimise cost and concentrate spending on the new insertions..A 10m x 1m extension was added to the southern face of the building to increase the Living, Kitchen and Bathroom areas. The extension contained a line of skylights within a profiled ceiling to draw in northern light. The profiled ceiling also contains concealed lighting for these spaces. New full height frameless glazing was installed on the eastern façade to draw morning light into the house and connect the interior with the garden. A large sliding door allows the seamless integration of the living space to the garden during the warmer months..”  Modest though effective renovations and extension; skylights, ample glazing, natural light..

image: Shannon McGrath; article: Arthitectural

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* Residential Architecture: Metamorphosis 1 House by Jose Ulloa Davet + Delphine Ding

Residential Architecture: Metamorphosis 1 House by Jose Ulloa Davet + Delphine Ding: “..The project is organized according to a new helical path which, through the extension of an existing deck and the overhang of the new room, allows the user to go up to two new panoramic terraces on the house..The skin on the project is designed as an autonomous unit, through modulated square openings with measures based on a 30 cms. module and a skin with a changing rhythm..New areas of the house blend into the existing through the ventilated timber skin. Whose function is to avoid accumulations of water and moisture in the structure wall..”  Very interesting renovation and extension of an existing structure, lovely site; interesting form with cantilever, interior volumes, wood cladding, fenestration; roof terraces, indoor / outdoor sensibility, ample glazing, natural light, views..

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image: José Ulloa Davet; article: “Metamorphosis 1 / Jose Ulloa Davet + Delphine Ding” 08 Feb 2009. ArchDaily. <http://www.archdaily.com/13663&gt;