The Kew House by Piercy&Company is a striking home that marries its traditional shell with a modern addition to create a fusion of old and new elements.
Located "behind a retained nineteenth century stable on a small suburban site in south west London, two archetypal volumes of weathering steel stand connected by a glazed stairwell." The volumes house a family of four and are a contemporary ode to traditional craftsmanship.
Working to bring together small spaces was one of the main objectives for local design studio Piercy&Company who separated spaces with levels and corners rather than doors.
Kew House features a family room and kitchen-diner on its ground level and children’s room and master bedrooms on its upper floors. A glazed stairwell in the home divides it into two major areas, one that faces a residential street and another that is more private.
What's Driving This Trend
- Retro-modern Architecture
- Opportunity to innovate retro design elements with modern technology and materials
- Space Maximization
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- Sustainable Materials
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Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
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- Construction
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- Interior Design
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