Architecture firm THISS Studio reconfigures a dark interior in East London with the Sunny Side Up extension. It functions as a sweeping canopy at the interwar home joined by timber and a curved aluminum roof. The exposed timber is designed with a curved structure and the name came into fruition as the clients and studio referred to the project as a 'fried egg.' It expands the ground floor of the house by three meters and creates a bright dining space.
THISS Studio explains to Dezeen, "We wanted to create a fun and unconventional presence in the garden that also reflected [the clients'] playful character as people. We wanted to think of the new addition at a domestic scale and more like a piece of furniture that you can sit within and enjoy, rather than a typical extension of the existing spaces. In doing so we were forced to consider the materials and how they came together much more than you normally would, as every joint and intersection was exposed."
Fried Egg-Inspired Canopy Designs
THISS Studio Creates the Sunny Side Up Extensions
Trend Themes
1. Sweeping-canopy Designs - Innovative designs that enhance outdoor spaces with functional and aesthetic sweeping-canopy structures, redefining traditional extensions.
2. Curved-structure Timber - Utilizing timber in architecture with curved structures to create visually striking and unique design elements that elevate interior spaces.
3. Domestic-scale Additions - Designing extensions at a domestic scale as furniture-like pieces that offer unconventional and enjoyable living spaces within homes.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture firms have the opportunity to push boundaries by incorporating sweeping-canopy designs and curved-structure timber in residential and commercial projects.
2. Furniture Design - The furniture industry can explore opportunities to create domestic-scale additions inspired by architecture, blurring the lines between furniture and architectural extensions.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can capitalize on the trend of using timber with curved structures to add unique and visually appealing elements to interior spaces, fostering creativity and innovation.