British design studio Fletcher Crane Architects completes the Kingston Villa which is located in Richmond, London. It boasts a contemporary design language that elevates the area's suburban architecture of pale brick and metal materials. The team turns the bungalow into a refreshed family home inspired by its own neighborhood. It faces the street with a metal canopy that shelters the front entrance.
Fletcher Crane Architects explains the design process, stating "This new family villa bordering Richmond Park seeks to evolve the historic villa typology and inject character and quality into a typical suburban streetscape architecture. The resultant detached home has been inspired by the varying historic features within the quality built environment; friezes, bays, entrance porticos and construction methodology – represented into an architecture of its day."
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Contemporary Suburban Architecture
- Opportunity for architects to reimagine suburban homes with modern design language and materials.
- Neighborhood-inspired Design
- Potential for architects to create homes that reflect the unique character of their surrounding neighborhoods.
- Historic Villa Evolution
- Chance for architects to transform traditional villa typologies into modern, quality family homes.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture and Design
- Innovative ideas for architects to push boundaries in creating contemporary and neighborhood-inspired residential spaces.
- Construction
- Opportunities for construction companies to adopt new building methodologies and materials inspired by historic features.
- Real Estate Development
- Potential for developers to invest in transforming suburban homes into unique, quality living spaces that blend history and modernity.
