reuben street
extension to a house, rialto, dublin
complete 2022
this small one-room house extension was designed for two visual artists. early discussions with the clients centered around timber structures and the atmosphere in japanese rooms and gardens.
the structure is a simple symmetrical timber frame (albeit with a single steel column which is revealed) with a pitched roof. the interior timber cladding is stained a dark green, to focus the attention on the illuminated garden outside.
the large window to the rear garden has a low head height to focus the eye downwards onto the planting immediately outside. outside the window, a low canopy subdues the direct light. the canopy is suspended from above and below using non-stretch yachting rope. by this method, the building, and the garden on which it is focused, are subtly woven together.
Team
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cian deegan, alice casey, jessica keller
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brunner consulting engineers – peter brunner
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ttt thirtythreetrees
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red lion construction
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© aisling mccoy & TAKA architects