Irish architectural studio Gró Works presents a look at its new compact infill home design located in Dublin. It is defined by its red brickwork and accents of metal panels with perforated accents which all form an industrial language. It is along the city's southern perimeter and is designed as such to reflect the Victorian redbrick terraces by the location.
The studio explains the structure, stating "The structural steel frame, blockwork walls, and roof timbers are exposed, expressed and celebrated where possible. Joinery pieces, warm oak floors and linings are layered upon this frame to add comfort. Custom joinery pieces allow for every corner of the dwelling to be used efficiently and practically. We believe that the project provides a potential prototype for city living where public transport and public amenity are ample."
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Compact Infill Homes
- The design of compact infill homes with features like red brickwork and metal panels presents an opportunity for innovative urban housing solutions.
- Exposed Structural Elements
- The use of exposed structural steel frames, blockwork walls, and roof timbers can inspire innovative architectural designs that celebrate industrial aesthetics.
- Efficient Utilization of Space
- Custom joinery pieces and clever design strategies that maximize space usage in dwellings can pave the way for efficient and practical city living concepts.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can explore the potential of compact infill homes and the integration of industrial aesthetics in their designs.
- Urban Housing
- The urban housing industry can find inspiration from the compact infill home design to create innovative housing solutions in densely populated areas.
- Interior Design
- The interior design industry can utilize the concept of efficient space utilization through custom joinery pieces and layered design elements.
