Vault House
Architecture Residential Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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1. View from kitchen to dining The smoothness of the plywood contrasts with the texture of the exposed timber ceiling beams and the sharpness of the crittal windows. 7360 px 4912 px 6 MB A3 print |
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2. Rooflights Large vaulted roof windows bring light to the dining area. The sides are sloped to allow more view of sky. They are also deep-sided to prevent direct solar glare. 4912 px 7360 px 7 MB A3 print |
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3. Kitchen Island Light filters and dapples through the timber beams, doors and roof windows. 4774 px 7153 px 7 MB A3 print |
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4. Crittall Doors Thin profile glazing provide a view into the garden. 4912 px 7360 px 7 MB A3 print |
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5. Ceiling strucutre The structure supporting the room above is left exposed. The steels are painted green and the timber beams allow light through them from a roof window above. 4912 px 7360 px 9 MB A3 print |
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6. Galley Kitchen The kitchen is laid out in a linear way, with a full height glazed window at the end. 4743 px 7107 px 10 MB A3 print |
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7. Kitchen A dark blue kitchen was designed, floor to ceiling to melt away in the space and let the views, daylight and timber sing. 7154 px 4775 px 7 MB A3 print |
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8. Crittall doors The french style doors open onto the garden allowing fresh air into the dining area. 4902 px 7345 px 7 MB A3 print |
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9. Rear elevation View towards the new rear facade, with four 'brick objects' stacked like blocks around the existing building. 7345 px 4902 px 9 MB A3 print |
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10. Rear elevation View towards the new rear facade, with the recessed vertical brick detailing above the openings. 7345 px 4902 px 10 MB A3 print |
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11. Swept handrail A bespoke made swept handrail sweeps up all the floors of the building and past double height spaces providing light and views between levels. 4329 px 6486 px 9 MB A3 print |
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12. Plywood joinery and dining bench. One side wall of the dining space has ben fitted with plywood cupboards and a dining bench, that flow seamlessly up into the vaulted roof window opening. 7360 px 4912 px 9 MB A3 print |
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13. Triple Height Stair The new stair has been relocated to open up the entrance and create a full triple height void linking all levels of accomodation. 4343 px 6507 px 9 MB A3 print |
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14. Sedum roof and rooflights Sedum roof on top of the new extension next to huge rooflights. 4830 px 7237 px 9 MB A3 print |
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15. Stairs The new side extension provides the opportunity for wider spacious staircase. Painted in white exposed bricks meet the exposed timber joist in an interesting play of shapes and materials. 4792 px 7180 px 7 MB A3 print |
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16. Plywood joinery The dining space is surrounded by ply wood panelling morphing into additional storage space and a dining bench. The ply crows up the ceiling creating the vaults around the rooflights giving the project it's name. 4728 px 7084 px 8 MB A3 print |
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17. Walk in wardrobe The new side extension provided the opportunity of adding a walk in wardrobe to the master bedroom. The additional window lets even more daylight into the spacious room. 4912 px 7360 px 9 MB A3 print |
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18. Master Bedroom The master bedroom has been fully renovated. The newly created space is bright with clean aesthetic. 7360 px 4912 px 9 MB A3 print |
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19. Ground floor WC The arched ceiling and the exotic tiles give the WC a unique look. 4912 px 7360 px 7 MB A3 print |
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20. Living room The dark floor finish contrasts with the bright walls creating a feeling of volume and brightness while providing a higher quality living space. 7360 px 4912 px 7 MB A3 print |
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21. Timber joists The exposed timber joists create unique play of light and shadow in the new kitchen. 4746 px 7111 px 9 MB A3 print |
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22. Herringbone timber floor The specific pattern selected for the timber floor leads the eye through the new dining all the way to the garden. Old and new blends together seamlessly. 4863 px 7286 px 9 MB A3 print |
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23. Front elevation Front view towards the non obstructive side extension. Barely visible from street level, yet providing crucial additional living space. 7360 px 4912 px 9 MB A3 print |
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24. Front elevation Front view towards the non obstructive side extension. Barely visible from street level, yet providing crucial additional living space. 4342 px 6506 px 8 MB A3 print |
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25. Before - Living room Before photo of the existing living room. 3036 px 4048 px 4 MB A4 print |
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26. Before - WC Before photo of the existing WC. 3036 px 4048 px 3 MB A4 print |
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27. Before - Kitchen Before photo of the existing kitchen. 3036 px 4048 px 3 MB A4 print |
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28. Before - Kitchen Before photo of the existing kitchen. 3036 px 4048 px 4 MB A4 print |
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29. Before - Dining Before photo of the existing dining space. 3036 px 4048 px 4 MB A4 print |
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30. Before - Rear elevation Before photo of the rear of the house. 3036 px 4048 px 6 MB A4 print |
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31. Concept sketch Functional diagram of the project. 765 px 523 px 45 KB Print - Low res only |
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32. Perspective sketch Perspective view of the new kitchen and dining space. 1283 px 904 px 149 KB Print - Low res only |
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33. Section sketch Concept section sketch. 4961 px 3508 px 2 MB A4 print |
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34. Elevation sketch Rear elevation concept sketch. 4961 px 3508 px 2 MB A4 print |
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35. First floor sketch Concept sketch of first floor plan. 4961 px 3508 px 2 MB A4 print |
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36. Ground floor sketch Concept sketch of the ground floor plan. 4961 px 3508 px 2 MB A4 print |
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37. Second Floor Plan CAD drawing of the second floor. 3325 px 2339 px 220 KB Print - Low res only |
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38. First Floor Plan CAD drawing of the first floor. 3325 px 2339 px 297 KB Print - Low res only |
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39. Front Elevation CAD drawing of the front elevation. 3325 px 2339 px 313 KB Print - Low res only |
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40. Ground Floor Plan CAD drawing of the ground floor plan. 3325 px 2339 px 464 KB Print - Low res only |
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41. Section CAD drawing of a section. 3325 px 2339 px 345 KB Print - Low res only |
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42. Rear Elevation CAD drawing of the rear elevation. 3325 px 2339 px 365 KB Print - Low res only |
Description
This project takes its name from the two new large vaulted roof windows that flood the dining space with natural light. The distinctive sloping, plywood sides to the vaults open out the view to make the space feel spacious and dynamic. The plywood theme is continued on one wall face, with fitted storage and with a long bespoke dining bench where the owners can sit and admire the view.
Externally the project has been designed as four brick blocks that have been stacked and stepped around the existing 'host' building.
The new kitchen overlooks the dining space and is set underneath an exposed timber joist ceiling. Behind the timber joists is another roof window that brings natural light into the kitchen, but rather than bouncing off the side of vaults, the light here dapples through the timber joists providing a cosier, more atmospheric space.
From both the kitchen and the dining areas, the beautiful South facing garden can be accessed through Crittall doors.
One of the most dramatic changes to this property is the new side extension at the front, which is unassuming from the street but once inside it creates enough space for a new triple height staircase that floods light into the property. As well as the inspiring volumes, the stair is defined by a handcrafted Oak swept handrail that sweeps up all three floors of the property.
Subtle changes have been made to the existing areas of the property, including a new walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom and a new study room above the kitchen. Externally the project appears as a staggered ziggurat wrapping around the existing building. The new flat roofs are covered with a natural sedum roof and swift boxes have been installed in the side elevation, which welcome these rare birds once every year.
The new kitchen extension is accessed underneath this stair, and the corridor linking hallway and kitchen cleverly conceals a cloaks cupboard, utility cupboard, clothes drying space and downstairs toilet with a unique arched ceiling.
One of the real delights of this project is the contrast between the original spaces, with traditional covings and Georgian proportions, contrasted with the strikingly different kitchen extension.
Questions and Answers
What do the clients say?
‘We love the house and we are really appreciating it now. Every time I walk down the stairs I’m so happy with the openness of the hallway and stairwell. Love how the light dabbles through the beams in the kitchen. Love all our storage. Thankful again to you and your team for such a lovely redesign of our house.’
What are the sustainability features?
The new flat roof extensions to the rear are covered in natural sedum roof, which as well as providing natural habits for insects, also provide beautful views from the upper floors of the property. Before the work was done, the existing roof eaves was home to a family of swifts. As part of the work, new swift boxes were installed into the upper walls of the extension to provide a home for these visitors to London.
What were the solutions?
There were three key solutions;
- improve the entrance to the property by switching the stair and opening it up to create a triple-height volume connecting all levels.
- Create a long galley kitchen utlising space under neath the new stair for cloaks, wc, washing machine and drying/ironing cupboard.
- Flood light into the new extension and existing lounge with two new large vaulted roof windows.
What were the key challenges?
We werent able to make the house physically bigger, there was already an extension there, that we replaced. The challenge was to make the house 'feel' bigger and opening up the full height of the stair was one of the key ways to achieve this.
What was the brief?
To provide a large family kitchen and dining space, supported by ancillary utility and storage spaces.
Key products used:
Swept Handrail - Haldane
Wood Floor - Istoria by Jordan Andrews ‘Wadham’ Heavy Brushed Herringbone Oak
Kitchen - LWK
Worktop - Caesarstone
Floor Tiles - British Ceramic Tiles ‘Feature Beatrice’
Wall Tiles - Fired Earth ‘Madeira Amparo’
Cork Floor - The Colour Flooring Company
Joinery - TBS Tutka
Fireplaces - The Architectural Forum
Radiators - The Radiator Centre ‘Tuba’
Green Roof - Green Rooftops
Roof Membrane - Sarnafil
Rooflights - Maxlight
Dining Table - Unto This Last
Taps - Aston Matthews
Kitchen Tap - Quooker
Thermostats & Doorbell - Nest
Corian WHB - Wharf Seamless Worktops
Switches & Sockets - Knightsbridge
Sliding Doors - Eclisse
Glazing - Fabco
Swift Boxes - Ibstock
Brick Pavers - Vande Moortel Taupe Septim A Clay Paver
Lights:
Downlights - Mr. Resistor,
Kitchen Pendant Lights - Heals ‘Bristol’
External Wall Lights - Astro ‘Salerno’
Details
| Project size | 136 m2 |
| Completion date | 2020 |
| Building levels | 3 |
Project team
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George Bradley | Project Director |
| Stephen Roe | Project Leader | |
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Bradley Van Der Straeten | Architects |