Originally developed by his father, this homeowner wanted to preserve as much of the former house as possible even when it was time to give the home an updated look and larger space.
According to the design team from ONG&ONG, the completed work is an effective amalgamation of the old house – with its 1950s look – and the new wing that nearly takes after the first structure whilst suitably overhauling it as indicated by cutting edge design patterns.
For instance, a stonewall in the first house was supplanted with a solid divider to give it a more present day complete whilst as yet staying consistent with the soul of the prior outline.
Likewise, the architects attempted to keep up a comparative look, so the new structure imitates the outline of the old house by keeping the top volume greater than the first floor, which is recessed.
Another prerequisite from the customer was that every single social space be normally ventilated. All things considered, the whole living and eating territory has floor-to-roof glass windows that can be pulled back to make a totally open space that watches out into the pool and garden zones outside.
Stylishly, the primary volumes of the house give off an impression of being drifting on the surface of the pool, as a break was made at the base of the first floor, making the house’s structure look lighter.
Situated at the passageway, this entryway frames the association between the new and old segments of the building and delightfully weds the two structures for a homogeneously present day look.
With the new format, the living territory was raised up to continue everything on the same level and the staircase was repositioned to the associating anteroom that now prompts the new wing.
The upper main room gloats an ensuite washroom, stroll in closet, and a gallery that watches out into the back greenhouse.
In the main bathrooms, unadulterated dim marble was utilised, while whatever is left of the lavatory floors make utilisation of sandalwood mosaic.
An open, cross-ventilation technique was utilized as a part of the design of the house, permitting it to be actually ventilated and enlightened for the duration of the day.
Louvers in the morning-sun-confronting back façade control the inner temperature, while a water highlight at the front of the house additionally cools the encompassing air before it goes into the house.
The homeowner was additionally exceptionally unyielding that the current greenery enclosures be saved however much as could be expected, so not very many of the first trees were removed.
The façade of the home by night.
Images courtesy of Derek Swalwell. Information courtesy of ONG&ONG.