Opulent Home in Jakarta Plays With Shapes, Textures

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Opulent Home in Jakarta Plays With Shapes, Textures Posted: 28 Nov 2015 10:00 PM PST DP+HS Architects completed the design of a three-story residence in an affluent residential area in North Jakarta, Indonesia. Located on an irregular site in a cul-de-sac, the F+W House stands out due to its imposing contemporary silhouette. The new home needed to accommodate eight people, so maximizing available space was paramount. “The mass is halved, and the rooms are placed on both sides,” the architects said. “The middle zone was transformed into a horizontal and vertical circulation corridor; this way, the area on both sides can be maximized as rooms.” “The central corridor is paired with a long void that literally splits the mass of the building. A glass roof is placed on top of it as a skylight, which serves to bring in light all the way to the ground floor. Air outlets are located below the glass roof to draw the warm air out of the building and trigger cross-ventilation.” The interiors are defined by a variety of textures. A highlight of the opulent home is a small rooftop shelter; it is here that the inhabitants can take in the distant sea views to the north. [Photography by Mario Wibowo and DP+HS Architects] The post Opulent Home in Jakarta Plays With Shapes, Textures appeared first on Freshome.com.

16th-Century Barn Transforms Into a Contemporary Retreat Posted: 28 Nov 2015 10:00 AM PST Merging old and new, Cat Hill Barn in Sheffield, England, is a striking conversion of a 16th-century barn. Snook Architects successfully achieved a design where contemporary living needs are met within a timeless building in the hills of Yorkshire. “Despite a difficult process with the local planning officer, Snook won planning permission on appeal,” the architects said. “Key in winning the support of the appeal officer was the restrained aesthetic of the scheme, which deliberately avoided being too domestic in appearance.” “The design delivered a flowing open-plan internal space that avoids compartmentalization and opens up to reveal the splendor and scale of the original barn and its trusses,” they said. Beautiful details preserved from the historic building enrich the interiors. Exposed wooden beams and a stone fireplace wall in the living room contrast with the concrete flooring. This array of materials and textures give the home a dynamic feel. Comfort plays a key role in this renovation. And the highly modern kitchen and game room prove that this 16th-century barn-turned-contemporary retreat is not only functional, but also fun. [Photography by Andy Haslam] The post 16th-Century Barn Transforms Into a Contemporary Retreat appeared first on Freshome.com.

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