A 19th-century gate lodge in Co Westmeath undergoes a clever renovation that maximises living space and brings the outdoors in.
“They were very patient,” says Catriona. “They listened and took the time to get the feel of the site and how it sat in the landscape before sharing their vision with us.”
By deciding to sink the additions, the architects were able to diminish their overall bulk and simultaneously establish a direct relationship between the original buildings and the landscape. In the lodge, Taka sank the floor level so that the external ground level was at bench height, with the ridge of the extension sitting under the eaves of the original structure.
“I’d never really appreciated just how many shades of green there are before we settled on this,” says Catriona. “But I’m very happy with the one we chose.” “Most clients want a big kitchen, but Catriona and Robbie wanted to keep the kitchen in its original location, as it had such a lovely feel to it. We had to work hard to get all you need in a modern kitchen into such a small space! The island unit is table-height so people can sit around one end, and we eked out little pockets of space for storage and appliances.
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