Scottish design studio Mary Arnold-Forster Architects completes the Brampton home, which is named after the nearby town. It stands in place of what was once a stable and workshop in its place -- it was originally constructed in the '60s and has since fallen into disrepair. The home rests on a sloped site and this was taken into consideration by the team, optimizing its base to face a nearby street with one story on this side and two stories on the other side.
Project architect Douglas McCorkell speaks about the challenge during the project, stating "The steeply sloping site was a huge technical and construction challenge. We used physical and digital models with the contours carefully mapped to make sure the levels matched at all the critical points – level access from all external doors and sliding doors onto the central courtyard, the external stair and the lower ground bedroom window sills."
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Slope-adaptive Architecture
- Innovative design solutions for buildings on sloped sites offer distinctive living spaces that seamlessly integrate with challenging terrains.
- Rural-urban Hybrid Homes
- Homes that blend rural aesthetics with urban functionality can cater to modern lifestyles while respecting traditional settings.
- Repurposed Heritage Structures
- Transforming dilapidated structures into contemporary residences preserves historical elements, combining nostalgia with modern living.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architectural Design
- Advances in architectural design are essential for creating functional and visually appealing homes on complex terrain.
- Construction
- The construction industry faces unique opportunities in developing techniques to manage and execute builds on challenging sites.
- Real Estate Development
- Real estate professionals can explore the potential in transforming unused or disrepair structures into valuable residential properties.
