James' Camp
Architecture Residential Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
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1. Corner Elevation 3252 px 2601 px 6 MB Print - Low res only |
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2. Rear Elevation 3166 px 2261 px 5 MB Print - Low res only |
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3. Around the Camp Fire A modern interpretation of the camp fire adds comfortable furniture and is the setting for thought provoking art. 2875 px 2053 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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4. Bedroom Curtain allows night-time privacy as well as cocooned feeling of a tent 2464 px 1760 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
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5. Hall 2435 px 1739 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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6. Dining Room 2061 px 1472 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
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7. Abstraction of a Camp 3508 px 2480 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
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Description
Designed for a couple in their seventies who wanted a country retreat, this project is an abstraction of a traditional camp, providing them a unique environment to be in nature, enjoy their art collection and be together.
Questions and Answers
What was the brief?
This project was designed for a successful entrepreneur and his wife who are in their seventies. Both wanted a space to retreat to for weekends and short breaks. After much discussion it became clear that the essence of the experience should reflect many aspects of a classic camping trip; closeness to nature, removal of digital distractions and a quietness and simplicity that would allow reading, contemplation, conversation and relaxation. These aspects were to be abstracted into a house that also provided a year-round temperate environment, modern cooking and bathroom facilities as well as the opportunities for displaying art and sculpture.
What is the relationship between Interior Design and the Architecture?
We strongly feel that most architects in the second half of the 20th century have eschewed interior design, concentrating on the envelope and exterior of a building. This, to us, is a wasted opportunity and we aim for there to be no differentiation in our projects between the interior, landscape and building envelope design. This building, in some ways, clearly demonstrates this with the concept as much being driven by the interior as it is the envelope. To a degree it is designed as an anti-building, abstracting an encampment within a landscape, which just happens to be protected from the elements.
What are your historical references?
Many people comment on its reference to Philip Johnson’s Glass house though in truth there are as many other influences including Marcio Kogan and Farnsworth House. Beyond the similarities of the exterior, the interior has references to later time periods such as the 70’s and the brick and timber could be seen as having a Scandinavian finish, with themes of designers such as Alvar Aalto.
What is a ‘Landscape Floor-Plan’?
I suppose it can be seen as an evolution of open plan. Rather than having a single open space, areas are differentiated from each other like features in a landscape rather than by the creation of cellular rooms with connecting doors. Furthermore, the lack of perpendicular and straight walls creates a continuous flow without dead ends or prescriptive routes creating a natural and playful flow.
Details
| Completion date | 2019 |
| Building levels | 1 |
Project team
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Thomas Furse-Roberts | principle |
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Boundary Space |