A client and architectural historian named Harriet taps the help of local design studio So Architecture to create a textural extension of her home, thus naming the project Harriet's House. It is located in Launceston where the Georgia-style home gets two dated extensions replaced near the rear. The cottage is defined by its vaulted ceiling clad with wooden slats.
Inside the home are living, dining, and kitchen spaces that look to the back garden. Associate at So Architecture, Liz Walsh notes "On a micro level Harriet's desire for privacy, sanctuary and retreat drove the project from the beginning. The architecture employs thick brick, service and storage walls to edit the neighbouring properties and focus the plan towards the garden."
Image Credit: So Architecture
What's Driving This Trend
- Sanctuary-focused Living Spaces
- The trend towards creating sanctuary-focused living spaces prioritizes personal privacy and tranquil environments within urban settings.
- Micro-level Design Customization
- Micro-level design customization tailors architectural projects to the unique desires and lifestyles of individual clients, enhancing user satisfaction and personal connection to the space.
- Textural Design Elements
- Incorporating textural design elements such as wooden slats and thick brick walls adds depth and a tactile quality to modern architectural projects.
Who This Affects Most
- Residential Architecture
- Residential architecture focuses on designing homes that combine aesthetic appeal with functional, personalized living spaces.
- Interior Design
- Interior design in modern homes embraces materials and strategic layouts to create soothing and private sanctuary environments.
- Luxury Real Estate
- Luxury real estate caters to clients seeking bespoke living spaces that offer high levels of privacy and tranquility within sophisticated settings.
