Irish design studio Scullion Architects is the mind behind the Vavasour House, which is inspired by a public square nearby. The home is defined by its brick build and timber-clad extension, found right by the city's Vavasour Square. The home is a renovated building with a one-story design and the aforementioned clad extension is at the rear of the home. It hosts a block of bedrooms and the addition includes living areas.
Studio director Declan Scullion speaks about the design to Dezeen, stating "This is a project that is, at its heart, about framing space, emphasis and exclusion. The real inspiration is Vavasour Square itself, and how the marking of an open space with a square gives heightened presence to the space marked within that geometry. In short, we wanted to make the courtyard garden a sanctuary."
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What's Driving This Trend
- Timber-clad Extensions
- The Vavasour House showcases a timber-clad extension that adds a unique touch to the brick build, creating a trend for integrating different materials in home design.
- Renovated Buildings
- The Vavasour House is a prime example of the trend of repurposing and renovating existing structures, offering business professionals the opportunity to find new ways to transform old buildings.
- Courtyard Gardens
- The focus on creating a sanctuary-like courtyard garden in the Vavasour House highlights the trend of incorporating calming outdoor spaces into modern home designs, presenting opportunities for landscape architects and garden designers.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Design
- The Vavasour House demonstrates innovative techniques and ideas that can be applied in the architecture and design industry, encouraging professionals to explore new possibilities.
- Construction
- The integration of different materials and the renovation aspect of the Vavasour House indicates disruptive opportunities for the construction industry to experiment with sustainable and cost-effective building methods.
- Real Estate
- The incorporation of courtyard gardens in home designs, as seen in the Vavasour House, presents a potential selling point for real estate developers and agents to attract buyers seeking tranquil outdoor spaces.
