The starting point for this project is a problematic suburban type house without merit, that has been dropped on a green field site without consideration of its context.

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Architects: T O B Architect

Location: Knockraha, Co. Cork, Ireland

Lead Architects: Thomas O'Brien

Area: 52.0 m2

Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Oliver Smith

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From the architect. The starting point for this project is a problematic suburban type house without merit, that has been dropped on a green field site without consideration of its context.

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The extension seeks to address this by totally refurbishing the ground floor of the house and extending it in length to create a series of enfilade rooms.
Floor Plan

The extension then turns right to create an external sheltered patio and a garden shed beyond, so that the site is divided by an L shaped configuration. The external elevation of this is given to the road as a long elevation like a traditional Irish farmyard. The 'inside' of the L is offered to the southwest and the more favorable aspect and view over the surrounding farmland.

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The extension is constructed of concrete block with expressed rough concrete beams onto which a larch roof structure is tied. A continuous roof light runs the length of the extension roof, which is finished in blue colored zinc.

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