Johnson Naylor Transforms a Historically Significant Structure
Kalin Ned — November 12, 2018 — Art & Design
References: johnsonnaylor & dezeen
This concrete holiday home has a strong aesthetic presence. Located in Dungeness, England, the low-lying structure was a "bomb-proof fuel pumping station during World War II." Johnson Naylor — a UK-based architecture firm, was tasked with overhauling the historically significant structure and transforming it into a holiday retreat. The studio realized the structural charm of the building and sought out to retain some of the key features that made the building unique. While the exterior of the concrete holiday home remains unembellished, the interior features a direct juxtaposition of traditional architecture and contemporary sensibilities. For example, while the arrangement of furniture proves to be sleekly modern, Johnson Naylor embraced original key design elements like the "concrete plank ceiling, [which is] supported with steel beams."
Photo Credits: Guy Montagu-Pollock
Photo Credits: Guy Montagu-Pollock
Trend Themes
1. Concrete-low-rise Homes - The trend of low-profile concrete homes is an opportunity for architects to explore new and innovative building techniques for sustainable living.
2. Architecture Restoration and Preservation - The trend of repurposing historically significant structures for modern use creates opportunities for innovative restoration and preservation techniques that blend past and present.
3. Contemporary Interior Design - The trend of combining traditional architecture with contemporary design creates opportunities for interior designers, architects and furniture makers to collaborate on one-of-a-kind interior spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can leverage the trend of low-rise concrete homes to explore new sustainable building techniques.
2. Historic Preservation - The historic preservation industry can repurpose historically significant structures for modern use, creating opportunities for innovative restoration techniques.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can explore the trend of combining traditional architecture with contemporary design to create unique spaces that blend the past and present.
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